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Winters Wrath |

https://romanwarrior.org/2015/09/20/winters-wrath

As winter came upon us, so did the friction that we all so crave. The Rock was no longer slick with spooge. And allowed skin to fully grip each grain and crease. One of the prime times to head to the big smoke. Sydney offers countless so called micro crags. With hundreds of top quality boulder lines. With these right at the doorstep it would be rude not to make the effort! Many missions were undertaken in search of never ending climbing goals. Some solo and some in the good graces of others. Address neve...

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Swiss Vibes 🇨🇭 |

https://romanwarrior.org/2016/11/10/swiss-vibes-🇨🇭

Climbing day’s on the other hand where spent in the Valley of Ferrera. A small but mighty place, with of some of the finest boulders Switzerland has to offer. I am extremely thankful to have had the opportunity to return once more. Having mixed feelings about the impact from people on this Magical Place, taking great care to minimise my very own footsteps, realising that I too am part of this wear and tear and its inevitable change. Grateful still to Thomas and Nettida Saluz from Bodhi Climbing. You are ...

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Roman |

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Climbing day’s on the other hand where spent in the Valley of Ferrera. A small but mighty place, with of some of the finest boulders Switzerland has to offer. I am extremely thankful to have had the opportunity to return once more. Having mixed feelings about the impact from people on this Magical Place, taking great care to minimise my very own footsteps, realising that I too am part of this wear and tear and its inevitable change. Grateful still to Thomas and Nettida Saluz from Bodhi Climbing. Yet we c...

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Somewhere Yonder |

https://romanwarrior.org/2015/05/26/somewhere-yonder

8220; At some distance in the direction ahead”. As South we travelled in search of blue skies, a cool breeze and world class rock climbing. 12 hours later we arrived in the Grampians National Park, to find exactly that! As the days ensued we lugged, thrashed and carried ourselves, each other and countless kilos of crash-pads, climbing gear and filming equipment across the never ending sea of rocky slabs stretching far into the distance. Cairo Hazel on the FA of “Pingu’s Last Stand” V9. The days grew dark.

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Climbing Achievements |

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Spartacus (FA New Zealand). Blood Meridian (New Zealand). The 50 Year Storm (FA Australia). Search and Destroy (Australia). Collection Automne Hiver (France). The Giving Tree Extension (New Zealand). Who’s a Naughty Boy (Australia). Staring at the Sea (Australia). Don’t Believe the Hype (Australia). The Giving Tree (New Zealand). Some Kind Of Bliss (Australia). Coming at ya Pundhai (Australia). Cyrus the Great (New Zealand). Space Between Atoms (Australia). Cagney and Lacey (Australia). L’Homme Obu...

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Middle Earth, Week 1 |

https://romanwarrior.org/2015/02/14/middle-earth-week-1

Middle Earth, Week 1. A place yonder, full of surprises and full of wonder. 5am, we wake with excitement as make our way to Sydney airport. 12 hours, a free rental car upgrade and several thousand kilometres later we arrive at Milford Sound in New Zealand. It has been one year since our last visit to this majestic place! A little daylight remains as we enthusiastically set up camp at Milford Lodge. Morale and psyche are high as conversation and humour flow freely into the night. Matt also jumps on the wa...

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Gear Review |

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PETZL VOLTA 9.2. First of all let me say that this is the first 9.2 rope I have ever used. Being a friend of a more thicker rope I was hesitant to try a high end rope of this diameter. Second of all, WOW! This is one of the best handling ropes I have ever used! And no compromise in durability for that matter as some other ropes may have. After getting used to the initial lightness (which did not take long), I was comfortable clipping and belaying with my new best friend. Some might prefer to use this rop...

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Winter is Coming |

https://romanwarrior.org/2016/07/25/winter-is-coming

Winter has come around once more, as too have the words on this page. Life’s moments become but a distant memory as the details wash over each other. Yet we continue to push forwards, for a better world, inside and out, here and now! Towards the end of last year Luke, Cairo and I ventured to the Grampians National Park, to make the most of what was meant to be a stellar time of year. In search of adventure into the partially unknown, searching for climbing that one dreams about through the darkness night.

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Middle Earth, Final Days |

https://romanwarrior.org/2015/03/01/middle-earth-final-days

Middle Earth, Final Days. The beginning of the final week saw our energy and motivation reach their high. It was a great feeling being on top of it and able to give it our all! Focus, power and determination, all was now working in harmony. Colossus 8c, one of NZ’s finest and hardest routes, thanks to the dedication of Derek Thatcher. For me by far, a most sustained and challenging climb I have yet attempted. Perhaps this cost him what would have seemed like a quick ascent of yet another crag classic &#8...

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Maximum Effort ‘Summer’014-15. And yes indeed it would be a pleasure to travel the world chasing Autumn. No matter I am super lucky to have and have had so many amazing worldly trips. Having a home base is still one of the best things to return to,. Even having a pretty darn good Job with great folks is hard to come by these days. The Season is hot, the weather unpredictable, random storms leave trails of debris swirled at the roadside. 8220;Another Storm Cell Approaches”. 8220;Luke Campus”. As training ...