Ascents of Raptures of the Steep

The 2nd go dream. Awesome bolted boulder problem. No harder than 23 but would get 2.5 stars in Nowra!

Cute little route for board climbers. Arapiles really has everything

This is quite fun! It was never going to be a flash for me though. I won't weigh in on the grade (in the "difficulty feedback"), other than saying that I don't think it's soft enough to be downgraded to 22. Probably feels easier for a boulderer, but for me would be a solid 23 at least! Dropped at the weird top in my second go, so needed a third!

Sick short bouldery climb. Went down easier than expected. Still managed to get this even with my terrible technique.

fluffed the onsight, came down, retied and sent. soft

Nice. Went pretty easily after rehearsing the moves yesterday.

I can see how you’d think it’s a 24 if you’re an endurance focussed trad dad, but for gumbies raised in bouldering gyms like me this absolutely doesn’t feel like a 24 - I haven’t even got a 23 yet and have only done one soft 22 yet somehow I can do a 24 relatively easily. Doesn’t add up.

Super fun short route, tension heavy big moves for a tall dude. Climbs like a boulder route but definatly worth a raz.

Ive got to come back and sort more efficient beta.

Felt a little dicey at the third as I didn’t latch a hold all to well however it was pretty decent in the end.

I heard this was very, very soft but I’m not so sure I’d straight up agree. Probably on the lower end of 24, maybe 23.

Regardless I had a fun time on it! Did a cool Gaston with mini finger lock at the top. Rad!

Gave this a red hot burn however the style change after the third bolt felt awkward and had me pumped. Reset myself after a hang and finished the last few moves. Hidden LH slot helped a lot.

Should’ve gone, left draws on to try get it tomorrow.

Not the right head space. Moves all went easily enough.

Draws on OS

dang so close. sick bouldery moves, then a technical double mantle or big whip.

Fun but very short. Tricky at the top.

If aliens invaded earth and demanded I take them up a route to demonstrate the value of earth and its climbing and save it from destruction, I would undoubtedly choose this gem.

Tried going to kachoong block only to find it too windy, ended up here putting the draws on for Jordan

The first attempt went really well, dogged it and did all the moves in few attempts. Rested for 10-15 minutes then went again and I did it. Definitely good for my current physical condition and stile/strengths. Happy that Chris suggested is to come and try.

Decided to get on after working have a good flight all day, since we had no time before we headed back to Melbourne. Orin quickly found a great heel that my dumb ass missed and it went second go

Big fun moves, excited to try again. Standing up above the third bolt was a bit scary, need to commit

Proving the variety of Djurrite... Even had a boulder problem sorry route. First at this grade for me on a long time... Super buzzed!

Had a rest at the crux, but made it thru all the moves...a few sessions and this should go... First dog on a 24 in many years.