Oliver Parkinson

Wicked climbing

Very good! Definitely adds a couple of droppable moves above the original.

So cool!

Marginal but so satisfying when it goes

A very cool sequence

An amazing bit of rock with comfortable holds and great movement as well. Happy to get up it quickly while it was still cool in the morning.

Mega! Totally unexpected and felt miles away until the go I did it.

Second go after getting lost and dropping the top-out.

Proper Font squeeze required.

Really pleased with this. Was totally gripped topping out without a spotter though.

Such a good line! Needed a couple of extra moves to make the span to the crimp rail but it climbs so well so who cares.

Unfortunately missed the top jug on my first attempt.

Good moves but I am not sure how long the crucial hold in the roof will last.

Psyched to figure out a way up this. Stayed off any holds back from the arete. Not sure if that will stick but felt right to climb it that way for me.

Worthwhile. Should get more attention being within one of the most popular areas at Earl.

Classy. The low start adds spice to the top and quality!

Felt like a bit of a cop-out.

Really cool, off-balance climbing. Feels alright when you know how.

A great line that suffers from being really scrittly. If it was more stable then it would be brilliant.

So, so good.

Absolutely class.

Adds quality to the stand.

Really, really good!

Very cool. Adds quality to the stand.

Nice compression climbing.

So marginal but so good! Should have climbed it three times really but it wasn't to be. The pebble in the starting hold has broken now so the first couple of moves are a little bit harder.

Get in! Totally suited me.

Tricky! Would be easier in colder temps I'm sure.

Good moves! Happy to get this one done before the season is out.

Really pleased to unlock this one! It's always surprised me that the original didn't top out as it seems like the obvious finale to me.

Half a problem. Took 3 or 4 goes, so maybe low 7C+?

Some nice moves revolving around one of the sharpest crimps out there! Glad I don't have to hold that one again.

Get in!! A classic and my longest project to date. Probably top end of the grade.

Numbed out first go. Once I had a bit of blood in my fingers it went fine. Really nice wall climbing.

A great line and some brilliant climbing to go along with it.

First go today - after climbing this, the stand definitely feels like half a problem.

Really cool. The climbing makes up for the slightly eliminate nature of the line.

Really marginal wall climbing. Enjoyed this one!

A really cool move.

Much harder if you have a sub 5"8 span! Had to shuffle along the undercuts to reach the slot.

This finish is worthwhile and feels more natural than leaning out to the arete in my opinion.

Tricky!

A good fight! First go today after a heartbreaking punt last week.

Not sure it adds much to the original problem.

Tricky!

Very greasy in the heat. Not sure it would feel 7B if it was cold.

I imagine that this would be even better when the temperatures are a bit cooler.

Should have flashed it but just didn't want to hold onto the sloper enough.

Very good in an excellent location.

Really tough for 7A, but a it's great move to hit the edge!

Don't pull too hard on that jug!

Excellent climbing! Well worth a trip.

Very frustrating until it goes and then it all feels fine. Classic grit weirdness.

Some good climbing, just a shame it doesn't extend for a few more moves!

Fun climbing.

Pebble pulling in the shade - satisfying!

Started as an arbitrary challenge but ended up using a really nice sequence to reverse Naked Yoga.

Really good climbing!

A very good move!

Cool and off balance. A little gem hidden around the corner from all the classics.

Harder than it looks. Would be okay if it had more traffic to settle the scrittle I think.

A proud line and very good climbing.

A really cool move!

Really chuffed to get this done on such a marginal day!

Figured out some excellent beta to get me into the stand and thankfully then didn't fall off!

Frustrating until it goes and then it’s a really nice set of moves!

Great climbing! Should really have flashed it but I read it all wrong first time.

Brilliant! Happy that the gamble paid off today and I beat the rain.

Some cool movement!

A hard pull on and then smeary arete climbing. Butchered the top-out but they all count!

Very good climbing, lots of drop-knee weirdness to get you up to the last move.

Brilliant climbing.

Tricky and bold. Needs a couple of pads underneath to make it feel like a boulder and not a route.

The mantle is hard!

Very nice climbing but this exit isn't 7B.

Really enjoyed the movement under the roof. A bit harder for the short, but better in my opinion.

A weird move, but once you've figured it out you'll do it every go.

A tricky move to hit and nice climbing either side of it. Just high enough to make you think at the top.

What a good line, and what a good start to the season! So happy to finally hit the crux move and not drop the top section.

Great climbing and an exit that adds a bit of spice to the original. It's almost a shame that the big pocket exists as this feels like the more natural line.

Great, technical climbing. A brilliant way to end the trip!

Some good moves.

Really good climbing.

Really good, the drop-knee method worked a treat!

Should have flashed it but didn't quite give it enough on the jump. A good move!

Really good climbing.

Such good climbing, well psyched to have managed to flash this!

Really, really good.

Burly.

Excellent 3D climbing.

Adds value to Minki.

Good moves but the holds are sharp and its a shame it doesn't top out.

Well psyched! This was high up on my list and I'm well happy to get it done quickly.

Pumpy!

Good movement but very dabby.

The line isn’t very clear but it’s not 7C. Climbing the right hand side of the arête using only holds on the arête is a bit more condition dependant than the method I ended up using but not any harder.

Very, very classy. One of Manson's finest routes.