Mid Week Madness

We headed up to the Cave for our Wed RCD (rostered climbing day) with the Central Coast contingent (Pommy, Jules and Lofty). The day was perfect, not a cloud in the sky, perfect temps, things were shaping up for some good climbing.

We headed down to the Terrace to sample some of the tasty delights there. I started off with a 2nd ascent of Dan Wilde's new climb called Double Shot 23 (tough love @ 23) and managed to slip out of the crack on the onsight attempt.

JRW on Double Shot 23, The Terrace.

Lofty sent Jules up the classic Got that Pheelan feeling 21, followed by Flat White 21, smiles all around.

JRW and Pommy headed up Just Kick it 21 while we all headed back into the Cave to see Jules and Lofty flash Pull ya Plonka 23.

Dan Wilde hopped on his project sending it putting the draws on, calling it Long Wall Mining, going at 26. It starts up the alternate start to Black Leg Miner (right of the original start), then heads out left from the BLM rest ledge and finishes as the line hits the roof traverse of Pigeon Fanciers nightmare. Pommy decided to go for the 2nd ascent and went for a lap to feel the moves out.

I ventured round to the Fieg cave area to try George's 28 that I re-bolted, sorting the moves out. It felt more like 27, but climbed well. Dan Wilde then went for a lap, enjoying all the moves, putting it together really quickly.

Back in the Cave, Jules and Lofty headed up Black Leg Miner 25 (5.12b) with Jules making some great progress on this Cave resistance classic. Maybe next time for the boys from the Coast.

Julian Hurrell on Black Leg Miner 25 (5.12b)

Meanwhile Pommy had another 2 attempts on Dan's new Cave line, before it was time to head home.

Another good day was had by all, with everyone keen to head back.