Redcliffs 21-09-2008

Peter Riesz

Despite the ridiculously early start, threat of rednecks, hardcore walk in and intense heat much climbing was done to everyone's ecstatic enjoyment. Here’s a quick summary of events:

Once we all geared up and split in to teams we braved the death defying scree to the base of each of our climbs. Mujaj seconded by Dave deftly lead up Desperation Prow (an amazingly exposed 25m arate and possible the hardest grade 21 sport climb I know) to get the onsight! To his right was James seconded by Ian on No Idea, a 20m mixed 17 and to Mujaj's left was myself seconded by Kim leading up Big Top, a 25m trad 15 with both hand jamming and enough exposure to make you believe you were on the moon. It was truly an amazing climb, though I think I may have kicked off enough rocks to fill in the grand canyon when I traversed left.

for seconds James and Ian moved onto Desperation Prow after being inspired by Mujaj and Dave. Mujaj and Dave sended Send In the Clowns, a 20m trad 15 - possibly the most Stella line on the cliff. While myself and Kim braved the scorching heat on Mythologica, a 30m mixed 19, which was both very balance, very crimpy and very fun!

now the sun was directly overhead and almost unavoidable we all huddled together in the limited section of shade, compared tuna/creamed rice and reminisced on climbs. some of us even tempted fate with Mujaj's Croatian wafers.

Finally the more crazed among us (i.e. James, Dave and Myself) returned to the cliffs and searched out a shady section. We found an amazing line called Elysium (20m mixed 18), there could have been no better way to end the trip!

Thanks everyone for coming along and making it such a great day.