Ascensões de Aphrodite

waiting for other routes to free up

We woke up late and someone was already working on Aegialis, so I decided to get on this instead. Really cool, bouldery sequence on (at this point) slick crimps! I think I've lost some power from all the endurance climbing I've been doing. Enjoyed it a lot!

Nice little problem.

Jugs, dynamic boulder, jugs, finish - perfect! There is a really good beta for shorties, not being reachy

Found a nice beta with a proper toehook and jump!

Felt much easier than 7a+, just two harder moves

Fell off the boulder, 2nd shot easy.

2nd go

Bit of a one move wonder but not an easy move at that

Should have flashed this one but happy to get it second attempt

Not enough friction and power to hold the pinches. Maybe with fresher skin.

Nice crux part. Short people need to work on alternative moves But still nice grande grotta experience

Height doesn't help with this 1 not unless u have heaps of core and huge pinch strength

Height doesn't help with this 1 not unless u have heaps of core and huge pinch strength

First 3 draws were on. Nice little boulder problem through the crux.

Mega classic, enjoyable all the way. Also my first 7A+!

Hard boulder section!

My first 7a+ outdoors - skipped the 7as xD Physical but short, with two hard boulder moves involving a crimpy undercling, clean on third go