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Vic/NSW big wall 21-Sep-2014 At 2:45:39 PM Jayford4321

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On 22/06/2014 kuu wrote:
>On 21/06/2014 timbigot wrote:
>>The general rule for Bungles seems to me was the bits that looked easy
>>ie the slabby bits were the hard bits and the intimidating overlap/overhangs
>>were the easy bits. At least this holds true for the moderates. Route
>finding
>>is extremely challenging and at least from the ancient guide i used make
>>all ascents like a first.
>
>(snip)
>" the ancient guide i used make all ascents like a first."
>(/snip)
>
>I hope you consider that a plus and that you were able to enjoy some of
>the uncertainty, joy of exploration, and ultimately the satisfaction on
>top-out, that the FA party experienced.
>
>The constant prospect that you may get off route and need to reverse part
>of a pitch, or even retreat fully, make eventual success all the more worthwhile.
>
Ay old timer, I am sure you have seen the continuing rise in popularity of convenience climbing in the recent decade. Why would you suppose this is?
There is no fun or grade points involved in getting off route and retreating.
First Scent party thinking with great relief, thank f--- that is over, isn't the same thing as satisfaction, unless they were into machoism, in which case why didn't tight leather harnesses ever get a guernsey?