Ascents of Ride Like the Wind

Gravelly crimps that hurt ol' gym-softy's fingies. Getting past the first two bolts was not the issue, the crux is well above the 2nd bolt. Rockover move at the top is actually pretty easy and not grade 23 as suggested (< 20 imho and quite secure), however ...

... the route has at least 2 holds that have blown off the wall above the 2nd bolt, one of which we know for sure was a result of lead fall onto a wire (which blew the hold and ripped). So the route is not (quite) the same as when Mike Graham did it - notwithstanding how outrageously impressive Mike's ascent was.

I'll just be happy TR'ing this one. If I were better and had more margin I might do it as the 2 bolt sport route that it is. (Trad gear available at the very start to get to the first bolt safely, between the bolts which is unnecessary and some hard to place tiny wires near the rockover too but the route is basically over by then.)

Third go after Chris did it, taking out his gear. A bit of a spicy meatball this one, not sure if I’m brave enough this trip.

Sussing out the moves on toprope. Somewhat of a dream route and definitely keen on a lead down the line

Sussing it out for a lead attempt in the future. Dialled some sequences...bold technical face climbing.