Ascensioni in Middle East

Pumpy. Just go for it if you can reach up high enough

Loved this one. Relatively easy start with some pulling involved. Hand and foot jams for fun begins major flake. Then had to work the beta for the crux on TR after my first attempt. Tenuous but managed to use small footholds and palmed to get higher and reach for the jug. Almost lost it on the second go but remembered my beta. Hot in the sun for a midday send.

Fkn cool slab climbing. Very tenuous. Managed to get it clean after watching Fer get the onsight right after the sun retreated behind the ridge and gave us shade. Every foothold was sticking nicely. Special mention to Haribo lollies

New beta on the p1 traverse. Cool that you can go high or low. Second pitch I wasn't feeling great but went for it on lead and built confidence as I got halfway but storm came through and I got rained out. Fernando sent p2 when the rain cleared.

Linked pitch 1 and 2 on lead. Copped a bit of rain.

A mega long single pitch route that gradually gets more difficult. Managed to stick the crux gracefully after knowing what holds were around. Good review from Fer as well, who sent on his second attempt.

We chose to abseil/rappel from the top to save on rope wear.

Enjoyable long route to introduce you to the style of climbing in this area. Thin at times but gives you a confidence boost after you figure out the movements.

Easier than I remembered.

Hard, interesting moves on the crux. Some big throws on mostly good holds. Anchor looks brand new.

Getting to know the route. A lot of moves on slopey holds or small crimps. Slimey and sustained but worth projecting I think.

Nicer than I remembered. Crimpy middle.

Went for a slightly different line jamming a bit in the crack. Pretty nice.

Mega position as you come onto the arete and find yourself above the river with views of the valley. The climbing is polished low down and not good up high. Rethread maillon to save your rope getting wet.

The storm had begun and set the ambience for a send. Sloppy start on mixture of polished and good holds. Cranked hard on the two finger pocket to better rests up higher. Wind blowing, I escaped to the right for an easier finish. More direct finish is possible and deserves 7a.

Enjoyable, I stemmed my way up mostly but was tired and hungry for lunch so I wanted to get this one over with.

Probably the best route on this side that I tried. Many cool holds. Good start to the day with Fernando

Very cool holds throughout

Super fun arete climbing