Ascents in Ngā Kohatu Whakarakaraka o Tamatea Pōkai Whenua / The Port Hills

Very hard, very bold.

Haven’t fought this hard on an 18 in years. I’ve climbed easier 21s.

Feels about V3/V4 so maybe 23/24?

Tried it but some of the moves were a bit big

Didnt see the hold out right on the crux. Would've done it if I had a second go but had to leave

Another one hang, just not quite matching the crux hold. Remarkably still dry!

Warm up.

Finally got it. Great climb indeed.

I can’t find the starting undercut. Is it above or below the Golden Tears start? I started on the Golden Tears start.

I’m thinking the original description (start on underclings) is v3 or v4. The lower sit start adds 3 harder movers, probably v5?

Nice boulder problem and mantle

Completely juiced after Lime Hill. Dogged the first move, rested in the cave trying not to look at all the pigeon shit and just couldn't do the last 3-4 moves to get to the anchors without pumping out

Interesting start rocking over to a right foot and trusting I don't slip. Two big moves to jugs that I had to work on and then had to do some weird shit to get to the anchors. Thanks Jay for placing draws and the psyche!

Clipping first bolt really awkward, move coming out of first bolt terrifying. Feels a lot harder than Chocoholic but might be me not trusting the rock...

First climb in NZ! Very interesting bouldery start to rectangular pinches to jugs. Great view of the city too.

Put the drawers up for Chuck and Errol! Both had a sick burn!

Rope gunning for Chuck

Dropped it just before the anchors

Harder than it looks with tricky feet. Got somewhat lost at the top and chickened out. Will definately come back for this beauty.

Probaby a touch soft, the way I climbed it anyway. It does suit my style though. The climb is somewhat let down by the intial moves to get established onto the arete, on subpar rock. The rest is really good. Draws on but placed the gear, not that it makes any difference.