We have been fortunate enough to be treated to a taste of some amazing Spring weather the past few days, with perfect climbing conditions on offer. I hope you have all been making the most of it and getting out on the rock! Days like these make it even harder to be at work than normal.
The big news of the weekend was Horsham lad Graeme Dick making use of the primo conditions by sending Ethiopa (30). A fantastic effort especially considering he climbed the whole route 2-3 times before sending only to fall just shy of the top in the final roof crack. The original "Gaylord Norman" has been in fine form of late dispatching Tourniquet (30), Final Departure (27) and a swag of other classics out at the mount. Clearly, living in "the sham" does have it's perks!!
Alby has had a ripping few days in the Gramps and been a busy little beaver putting up new problems and scrubbing new lines. I'm sure he will be posting an update soon with some pictures, but at the rate he's going, he will probably need to update the already out of date bouldering guide as well. :)
Personally, I had a ripper of a weekend out at the mount with my lovely wife. We spent two days climbing classic after classic up at Central Gully LS. Highlights of the weekend were Pebbles (22), Straw Dogs (22), Squeakeasy (22) and Horoscope (24). I think I had forgotten how good Arapiles was, so many classic at all grades. Squeakeasy in particular has got to be one of the best (and hardest) 22's going around. I would love to get out to the mount more often, but I always find it hard to drive past the Gramps.
By now, every man and his dog has heard that we have a few visiting Rock stars in the Gramps. Dave Graham and Nalle Hukateiavelailell have been sampling the delights of our backyard. No news yet on sends, projects or new lines, but I'm hopeful that they can leave their mark on the place by dispatching a few of the amazing open projects on offer, both on the blocs and of course the wall - Taipan.
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