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Packed my dacks, decided to downclimb to safety.

Was too damn scared in the dark. Head torch was at a bad angle also. I downclimbed to safety. Nearly threw up from the fear.

After the week at 9 DEGREES ENOGGERA, which is a very good gym IMO, my elbow swelled up somewhat. Lesson learnt = DONT try and keep up with Bronwen. Needed a quick test of my body. Did some barefoot climbing and stretches and basic movements in my Crocs (in '4WD mode' as Pedro says). Attempted Feeling Rusty in my Crocs, too scared, downclimbed to safety. Elbow ready for a climb tomorrow. (fingers crossed)

Turned up in street shoes, walked across grass, wiped feet on concrete, and bailed in the crux. It's a burly run down. Glad that I grew up skating ramps with no pads. A call of nature was required. Came back for the send.

Could not do it barefoot. Felt 'greasy' and hurts my big toe a LOT. Stood up in the crux, grabbed the side pull, and i was really feeling a huge fall coming. These days, I usually do 3 repeats in modern climbing shoes, or 1 send in approach shoes. Made me think that barefoot style is very much more difficult on this surface, for a heavy climber. Motivated me to do more barefoot climbing. #barefoot

as this was my first time outdoor climbing, i found it super hard to figure out where to put my feet! a pretty darn fun climb though even though i couldn't gather the courage to make it past the crux, but it gives me something to work towards : )

my first ever outdoor climb! gayundah is quite a lot taller than i thought it would be from the pictures, at least 6-7m by my estimation? it was a very windy afternoon and the combination of exposure, wind, inexperience, and lack of decent footholds made me pretty unsure and i had to downclimb at the crux due to nerves : (

It's a VERY strange head space trying to send this line. I downclimbed to safety.

Got the route dialled but out of juice at the crux

Dogfest, awesome climbing

Dogfest, awesome climbing

Second attempt. First 22 with two slips and resets at same crux.

falling off another 21.

Pretty solid green. None of us could get up it.

Tough, overhanging purple, on the island.

Couldn't get past the crux with my bung knee.

Purple behind island. Needed a couple of rests.

Had to try one of the big overhanging routes, but started to cramp up near the top.

Balancy

Those of us with an X and Y chromosome will be familiar with the feeling of having your blood boil. I've been told that this is caused by elevated testosterone coursing through the body, but unable to find release. If you wish to experience this sensation, then attempt this climb.

Try a different hand combination