攀登 of Cave Climb as Red point

I led first two pitches, Dave led last. Rick seconded. Took us about 4 hours! My first lead on double ropes. Hard for a 13. No protection in cave at start of third pitch so Dave went outside cave on right hand side, but found it a big reach to first placement.

Jim P1 and P2. Me P3.

Lead first two pitches (linked), Rene got the third.

Went through the guts of the cave this time, fun pitch of climbing! Bit different than the usual crimp fests that are a typical blueies route.

Sunset free solo. 20min car to car maybe? Spectacular climbing for the grade. P1 is the money, the moves are dreamy.

sublime - copying Paul with a sunset free solo - an afternoon escaping school and contemplating our impact upon and interaction with the environment we love and claim to respect

Always a good half day adventure!

Led all pitches. Used 2 x #4s, 1 x #5 and 1 x #6. Find the crux quite bouldery at about 8m height from the direct start. The rest is cruisy and enjoyable

Harry’s first outdoor climb.

Repeat with E

Spectacular and fun route, although more like a 14 or 15.

Some route beta:

• Make sure to follow the description and traverse right after the corner. Following the carrots going up will lead you off-route.
• Definitely link the two first pitches.
• Protection in the cave is hard to find, having some slings might help.

If you're doing the direct start it might be worth on the abseil down placing a 5 or 4 with a long sling above the now lushly vegetated corner down low as there's not much pro down there and hardest move on the climb scrambling up below it, or could alternatively tie an alpine butterfly in the static rope to use on the way back up. The one bolt below it is an old one but seems solid enough