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Vic/NSW big wall 22-Jun-2014 At 3:26:35 PM kuu

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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.