등정들 Kachoong Area에서

Got Kachoong’d as they say. Biggest whip of my life. First on trad gear. 😅

Truly what dreams are made of. Incredibly stoked to top off 5 weeks at araps with this mega classic on the last day.

Got to take the famous whip punting the lip, then lowered off and pinkpointed it. Couldn't have gone better.

I was even lucky enough to have Coedie and Donna as support crew taking photos, and Laura on belay/second to cruise the lip and prove how much of a wuss I am.

Seconded a few years ago, great fun (and probably felt safer) leading. Good to have red pointed this classic.

So pleasant, half pink half red

This route has been on my mind since I first saw the legendary photos. It was a privilege to hop on and live out a climbing fantasy. Getting to the roof, I found myself increasingly intimidated and fluffed the beta on the traverse to the lip, requiring a sit. On the next attempt, I committed and pulled through, power screaming at the top of my lungs. Yes, it is as good as everyone says

On the backs of fallen Kachoong-rades and drenched in beta spray, the moves up the face came as they do in dreams. Many minutes passed resting before launching out into the glorious roof, monkey mode at full steam. A swift heel toe cam and the continued support from Kachoong-rades nipped the thought of cutting loose for a piccie, and pushed me through the lip! The real Kachoong is the friends we make along the way

Cool route that works ok as a top rope solo. Would get more attention if it had lower-offs.

The stuff of dreams. Did not have my feet sorted for the quest to the lip and took a small whip. Re grouped and turned the lip with no fuss immediately after.

Got spanked, took multiple big whips, couldn't pull the crux. Would do again, loads of fun.

Sustained pump management with good gear. I liked this. Felt close to the ground all the time so I placed a lot.

Some awkward beta through the lower corner, but moves throughout the rest were otherwise a delight. Impressive lead by Josh, I would have been squirming. Good composure.

Gggoooodddddiiiimmmmm!!! Boy!

Pretty fucking scary!! Campused the roof section, jugs to glory. Also seems like the piton has been removed. Massive thanks to the guys for psyching me up!

Restarted due to rain. No falls on onsight.

Joe flashed. It was rad.

it was everything I had hoped it was. you already know it's a classic.

One ripper fall!

Great climb. Great gear and jugs all the way. Simply don't let go and you’re sure to reach the top

Fourth trip here and I have finally climbed the 'Whale of a Time' of Mt Arapiles

Been saying flash or bust for this one for a while. Looks like it was bust. Shout out to the guy who saw my whip from the lip and proceeded to walk back to the car to get his helmet before attempting to lead it.

Movement is underrated.

Felt real chill for the grade?

Took a nice gear fall on the roof! This route is iconic for a reason!

I am sure if this was not a final day climb I would have had enough energy to pull over the top.