Ascents of Mind Arthritis

No bueno. Need rest.

Exploratory lap. Mega climbing with a bouldery crimp crux. Not particularly scary -though all the bolts are in the wrong spot, its fine once the draws are on. I could probably do this this trip, but I think id rather get on more Arapilean-esque routes.

Wonderful Bluies style crimpfest in a stunning location. Looks less imposing from the belay than from the ground. The top runout is silly and can be protected with a small cam. 5th shot over 2 days.

The flash was very close, the second shot was an unexplainable failure, the third shot was locker.

fantastic! everything you could want in a climb, superb movement, streno crux and awesome exposure!!!

Probably not quite a 3 star route IMO.... but very good none the less

Great! I was not expecting so many small minging crimpers. But if you just keep pulling it's not so bad. Long runout on easy rock to the anchors.

A sharp spanking

Jeez these crimps are sharp!

Hard crimpy crux, sick!

In the top 10 routes at Arapiles for mine.

Have found an "easy" sequence through the crux (between 4th and 5th bolts) using a hold that no-one else seems to know about (no chalk, heaven forbid !?) and the whole thing goes nicely. High left heel makes the "dodgy" 4th clip no probs at all. All the moves done, time to go for the tick

Ohhh, I also broke off the starting crimp so everyone else has to go and do it again now - it's virtually a new route ...

Did the moves.

mega position

Nearly got through on the flash. Cleaned it up 2nd try. Fantastic rock, positions and moves. with Alister

very thin moves. such an awsome position.