Ascensions dans Hillwood (private land) par topher

Accidentally went off-route on the onsight, heading up and left instead of traversing. Could be link-up with route to left?? Two goes to get the traverse, but it was still cool.

Good solid start brought down by big ledges just above, but otherwise fun.

Good fun. A harder and better(?) version of jugs r us?

Took a few goes to get the crux move. Pre-clipped 2nd bolt. Easy holds after 2nd bolt lead to the left, but continuing up to the right of the 3rd bolt makes a much better climb.

Solid climbing for first two bolts, with traverse moves making it feel longer, but then it's all over.

Last climb of the day, fingers didnt have enough in them for the start.

Much pumpier than the Chessboard. Glad to have spaced good rests, but still not hanging on by much at the anchors.

Much more involved than it looks from the ground!

Figured out the crux move, difficult and painful on the fingers but very doable. Couldn't do the second bulge with dripping, slimy holds. Good rest between bulges, so should be able to get quickly once it's dry.

I guess it suits me more than some. Once I had the top figured out it wasn't so bad, just kept moving

Second shot of day. Tried a couple of years ago a few hours after tearing my hamstring. Not the best idea...

Difficult bouldery move in the middle. Had to do it totally different to Jed.

should get next time. missed a crimp in front of my face and just ended up wondering where the hell to go...

buggered it going for a jug. need to be more fit!

would be a rally nice climb if it got more traffic. testing

maybe when i have a bit more fuel in the tank...

first move drilled my fingers

i think i have a new favourite climb...

thin!

not bad, but made it harder than i had to for myself

Very nice...great for a warmup climb as it isn't strenuous

Took my first whipper here on my first day of leading...Have now got my revenge at last, and am never going to look at this crap again

My first ever lead