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  • 19 July 2004 at 12:00 AM #2406 Reply
    Ross Weiter

      ** Czech Mate (18 m, 21)

      Start 10m R of Real Life Ambition (see below). A right trending line straight out of a gym, featuring a jump start and an intimidating bulge. 5 ring bolts and loweroffs. FA: Ross Weiter, Linda Antonsitch, 18/7/04. I would appreciate any comments on the grade.

      *** Real Life Ambition (15 m, 21)

      The pumpy open corner/crack with 6 BRs and loweroffs, 2 m right of Chain Reaction. Rock looks suspect but isn’t; one of the best climbs in the quarry. FA: Neil Gledhill, Jim Truscott, Wayne Carroll, 8/9/02. 6th (top) bolt and loweroffs added by Ross Weiter 16/7/04.

      Also, the loose block at the top of Chain Reaction is now glued into place. These 3 routes are all close together and good fun.

      28 July 2004 at 12:00 AM #2407 Reply
      Matt Rosser

        I agree with your rating of Real Life Ambition. It’s a great line and well done on the lower offs – the old exit strategy was always a bit of a saga in itself. Also I look forward to trying the new Czech Mate.

        28 July 2004 at 12:00 AM #2408 Reply
        Neil

          Yep – well done Ross.

          The top out was a bit suss. There are still plenty more worse ones around for the punters though 🙂

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