Punks in the Gym | 8b+ Sport route at Arapiles

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One of the first 8b+s in the world.

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15 contributions since 3rd December 2023.

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Ascents

9 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Wolfgang Güllich Lead | worked 1985
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/937980766268099

[2] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/929016537164522

[3] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/442057275860453

[4] https://open.spotify.com/episode/44jSroCmJWJowHbQQrnpsJ?

[5] Mountain Issue 104, page 11

[6] https://open.spotify.com/episode/7aLk38OBDUEJXuLPTwMun6?
Jerry Moffatt Lead | worked 1992
Second ascent.
Sean Myles Lead | worked 1992

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/B_MCK4AlQav/
Andy Pollitt Lead | worked 5th May 1992

After long and frustrating (but ultimately successful) siege Andy gave up climbing.
Neil Bentley Lead | worked 1993

References

[1] http://www.climbingposts.com/articles/uks-iron-man-interview-with-neil-bentley-and-his-climbing-life/
Steve McClure Lead | worked Mar 1999
1 session. Third go.

World’s First one day ascent ever. Took 2 hours start to finish, 2nd RP. First RP was a daft mistake too. What a great route. One with history. Chipped?

References

[1] On The Edge Issue 103, page 42

[2] On The Edge Issue 88, page 16

[3] Email correspondence
Charlie Woodburn Lead | worked 2000

References

[1] On The Edge Issue 104, page 10
Robbie Phillips Lead | worked 2014

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2014/06/8c_first_ascent_in_australia_for_robbie_phillips-68964

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yamw_7NR2cs
Mina Leslie-Wujastyk Lead | worked 4th Aug 2016