It looks simple. It isn't. 'Think Tank' (v4), Quantum FieldCastle Hill is one of the main reasons that I came to New Zealand. I had seen so many amazing pictures of the bouldering from this area that I had to see for myself whether it was real or imagined. It didn't disappoint. This is truly one of the most picturesque climbing areas I have ever been to, and the bouldering is fantastic. It's also very different. The best description I've heard is- "Friction climbing without the friction." The rock here is a glassy limestone that becomes more polished the more it's climbed. The problems are very technical and tenuous, involving a large amount of intricate body tension to pull off moves. I fell in love with the style of climbing and the landscape. I hope to return again one day to this magical place.
Pulling through the opening moves of the incredibly technical'Super-Toucher' (v5), Spittle Hill
The sun sets over Castle Hill
Praying the feet don't blow- 'Supernatural' (v5), Spittle Hill
Enjoying the evening's glow
Having gained the slab, getting ready to launch sideways for the large pocketon the 'Lung Dyno' (v4), Quantum Field
The big throw for the top- 'Lung Dyno' (v4), Quantum Field
An unnamed v1 at Quantum Field
An overview of Castle Hill- Spittle Hill (left) & Quantum Field (right)
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