Ascents in Cattlestop Crag

Rather dirty initially but the crux sequence was actually quite nice once holds were brushed. I didn’t find it contrived to stay off the arête.

Family fun day, first day out at the crag with other families as parents ourselves. Definitely a lot more faff than I’m used to, but still a good time!

Tried get past what I assume is the crux in many different ways but couldn't figure anything out that felt like a 25 without traversing way over to the arete on the 20. Felt contrived since you almost certainly use the arete up higher to go to the anchors.

Stick clipped through the crux and felt the moves above, still couldn't see a way through the crux.

Also first bolt is only finger tight.

2nd tie-in today, 5th overall. Remembered most of the beta from the last session which greatly helped bag a quick send today.

Really hard moves!

Better than expected roped boulder problem, but oh so sharp! Single bolt anchor.

Zero stars?? IMO this must be one of the better lines at Cattlestop. The glued hold is somewhat off putting, but the moves are good fun.

Stick clipped first

Very nice ground fall on sharp rocks if you fall between the second and the 3rd bolt. You can't really place that much and obvious placements are useless becasue they are too close from the anchor and the end is easy.

2019 Port hills 300

A bit contrived, but fun. Good cam placements size blue #0,3 to purple #0,5 to protect runout to the anchor. #2ndGo

Boulder problem at the start was fun as. Juggy finish also nice.

A bit wandery, but with good movement throughout.

Repeat.