攀登 in Arapiles as various tick types by BG

Was determined to get this onsite after getting shut down on Necrophiliac yesterday. Probably alot easier with some tape on (just to stop the sweat on the back of the hands making the crack greasy.

Swinging the lead with Donna Gilbert to get up to Kitten Wall and get on Siamese Crack. P1 (13) Donna P2 (14) Brett P3 (6) Donna

Great climb. Used plenty of reallly small cams. This face also seems to love tricams.

What a line! Finally got to plug in some of the giant camelots (Thanks Paul Griffiths ). Donna found a grade 16 way to do pitch 2. I did the 3rd and 4th pitches as a 50m rope stretcher (I would not recommend this with a 50m rope). With all the gear (boat anchors included) the 3rd pitch was tough going. Definitely glad I had the 5 & 6 camelots though.

Great introduction to Arapiles. For the moderate trad leader.

Donna Gilbert's first climb at Arapiles.

Beautiful climbing, awesome exposure. Stays in the shade. Take a wind jacket.

Swinging the lead with Paul. BG P1, P3, Paul P2. Pitch 2 is definitely the money pitch.

Great alternative to the chimney exit of Lamplighter. The crux is getting into the dihedral. There is a good left hand sidepull up high.

I found this more difficult than menage et trois (Grade 16) just next to it.

Such an amazing piece of rock. Chicken drumstick.

Thought provoking bouldery start. I would say this route is more like a 15. Keeps you honest. Good gatekeeper to Blockbuster ledge.

A thing of beauty.

Amazing wander up Bard for Donna's Birthday.

Used as access to get. Up to the Bluffs.

My favourite climb for the grade. Deserves every onw of its stars. Great adventure with so many elements.

Simulclimbed with Kurt Haston. Brett lead, Kurt followed. Great experience.

A few nice jams in the middle section. I only had enough energy in me to place a psychological nut at the lip of the roof (even though there are plenty of spots for gear) and then go for it. Nice to get the onsite.

Constantly at the grade.

Put this bad boy to bed after taking a fall from above the lip on my first shot at this route. during my last visit to Arapiles.

Pink pointed up until just through the roof, then placed the remainder of the gear to the rap anchor.

Amazingly good for gear.

Amazing climb. I ran it out stemmed to glory! Such a classic position. The space walk out towards the pines is awesome. I missed it but Donna spotted some good positions for gear fairly high. .