Gumby And I Made First Ascent Of “Social Distancing” Grade 5.10c

Due to social distancing, I have not been able to go climbing with my normal climbing partners. So Gumby, who happened to be sitting at my desk, and I embarked on making a first ascent of a new climbing route at one of our local Sydney crags.

A very pleasant hike to the crag

Reaching the base of the climb and realising how steep it is

Just below the belay point at the top of the first pitch

Resting at the belay point before starting on the second pitch

Following the crack line on the 3rd pitch

Falling off the crux for the second time

Nailing the crux of the climb

The final pitch

Reaching the top

Celebrating the first ascent of “Social Distancing”

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