Ascensioni in Tasman Peninsula come Onsight

We linked pitches 1 & 2 and 5 & 6, both about 35m and lots of draws. Could also link 3 and 4 but we were a bit spooked after a big rock ripped off on p3. Still very crumbly but most of the big loose stuff has already been trundled. Apart from a few (totally avoidable) loose blocks on ledges and in proximity to the route it’s super clean and rad climbing. Wild exposure. So intimidating being all alone at the base of that wall with only one way out, epic!

Beware the slightly suspect choss near the top. Great start and middle section, but yeah the finish is marred by bad rock.

Loved this. Felt maybe a little easier than 18 perhaps.

Great climbing with some funky gear!

First route that we have tried down here. Excellent choice also. Lots of fun moves, good gear, interesting rock, and an exciting finish!

Despite the slightly chossy rock in spots I thought this climb packed a good punch for the length and grade.

Haven’t tried a 17-18 here yet. Though I think, compared to Salt Flakes, this is a tad more challenging.

Classic trad bumbling

This climb is a real blast. One of the sweetest multi's around and at a Goldilocks grade. I reckon it is destined to be very popular but don't underestimate the seriousness of this place as there is no abseil escape.

Stoked to onsight this (just!) The crux is not where I was expecting and the pump definitely builds. Great line.

Good - did this with the 19 variant start, which looked better than the direct.

It needed to be done.

Climbed this route after doing the totem pole, was a very fun climb with lots of variations on climbing it the swell was very manageable. I don't know what people are on about it being chossy I thought it was great sure there were a few loose blocks here and there but it did not affect the climbing. took 6 hours from the Mainland

What an amazing pitch of rock, somehow stuck to the wall long enough to send this thing, has been something I have wanted to do for 10 years so glad I got it first go. fun crimpy arete climbing with good rests where you want them.

Did both the direct and LH start. Both provide varied and interesting climbing with a range of excellent gear the whole way.

We all thought this would be way harder and thrutchier looking at it from the ground. Turned out to be the best moderate here. Really classy, bomber gear, bomber jams, holds appear as desired. Would repeat any day and highly recommended.

Another No.5 would've been nice. Don't recommend doing this with only 1! Made for an invigorating lead.

After lunch warmup