The The Confession/Gollum link-up would be an excellent tune up for Auto. The top of The Confession,
for 16, is pretty tough and pretty run-out. You can scope the start of the second pitch of Auto from the
first pitch of Gollum. There's good gear on the first pitch of Gollum but one one point you have to run it
out a few metres across grade 17 territory. Despite it's reputation, the top pitch of Gollum is fine. A little
run out to begin, but very straightforward climbing - nothing slabby! All great climbs. |