Ascents in Oceania as Send

Finally sent after 3 sessions - changed beta completely and started from contrived start

Very good route on big holds

One or two nice moves

Not a great problem. One big throw to a blind jug, the rest is easy

One of the trifecta of classic V3s at Hidden Towers. (probably the best grade at the crag)

Another great FA. I climbed this with some big jumping cut moves to good holds.

My Hardest FA to date. Excellent slapping

First v8. To the top after sticking the toe on my fifth go. Up there as one of the coolest moves I've done on a boulder outside.

Great problem!

Another great Joe boulder!

All time classic. Soft 9 or hard 8

I'm strangely nervous, finally logging the tick rather than an attempt. This has been a year-long experience; first tries were 18th June 2023. The process became something of a comfort, and I never felt frustration or undue pressure to send quickly. I feel I've shared a special relationship with the rock, and that in itself is precious to me, rather than the send. I think sending became less important the longer time went on. I'm certain I could have topped it far earlier if I'd gone after it more consistently in mid-2023, but actually the length/depth of the experience has been one of the most enjoyable parts of it. Thanks Jack for sharing bits and pieces of this journey - I'm glad I had your support last night!

Mega classic!

The first V8 I ever put my hands on, many years ago, and that I thought it was something I would never be able to climb. This is for sure a special one!!

Noice

Venus feels harder tbh in hindsight.

Took some log clearing but is good now. With Cristina.

Handful of attempts - like an 9RPE deadlift

could barely pull on. The first 3 moves are hard

Psyched on this. A sloper classic of Hillwood. Only 1 or 2 moves but very good.

Nice crux move