Problem #33 - a 2 starred V2 on the Submarine Boulder at Spittle Hill, Castle Hill. A fun lil' problem consisting of smears, pockets and a bit of grunt! If you're a shorty like me, use your foot on the under-cave at the beginning!

Torstein from Norway highballing on the much photographed Cyclops Boulder.

French climbers Cathy and Julien (www.destinationbloc.com) on the Castle Hill classic, Beautiful Edges (V3), New Zealand.

our school took a trip up to our lodge at castle hill, so we could climb. this is my mate toproping his way up tales from the riverbank. and yes, i know my camera is shit.

Alisa Orrin climbing a small boulder near the footpath at Spittle Hill as the sun sets in the background.

I had seen this problem on rc.com and told Gary (socialclimber) I wanted to try it before we left. An area classic, which means polished by years of muddy boulder shoes. I only made it part of the way. Gary (spotting) made it to the top, but couldn't finish. Maybe next time!

Profile picture: My girlfriend, Alisa, and I at Castle Hill.

This route has large moves between jugs with a dyno towards the top, a super fun problem, except for the polished foot holds.

Me on a recent trip to Castle Hill basin. Beautiful Edges is one of the most popular climbs in Spittle Hill. It is big edges going up to a sloper and some slight crimps and big top out.

Enjoying some excellent spring temps in the wonderland of the Castle Hill Basin.

Me bouldering on a recent trip to Castle hill basin. The climb is called Nasal Slip. I is just a very steep slab with nothing on it. No good on a hot day.

This is the view you get from up the back of Spittle Hill. On the other side of the fence is Quantum Field.

Such a unique problem for the area. Seb made it look like a piece of cake. it's a nice high ball V4 which everyone must do when you visit Castle Hill. The free camping down the road is another huge incentive but beware of the KEA's. (alpine parrots)

The terrible thing about this addiction is that it can hit anyone and can be easily hidden from loved ones in it's early stages. For the trad addicts that can't go cold turky we give them a little hit in the form of bouldering, just enough to take the edge off. Although Gabe (sbaclimber) isn't far enough along in the program that he feels comfortable climbing without a harness, you will note he did only load up with quick draws, choosing to leave his serious trad gear in the bag. (Well done Gabe!!) Some people, like sbaclimber, may never fully recover from this all-consuming addiction that is trad climbing but they can still go on to lead full and productive lives with a little support. ( PM socialclimber regarding donations)

Between the few sport climbs in the area there are tons and tons of boulders, so I tend to occasionally get suckered into trying to climb one of them. Photo by Doors

not only hobbits and horses... Katleen climbing fine limestone at Spittle Hill. Picture by Bram Honorez

Clair near the top of beautiful edges, she has just hit the right at full extension. This is an original black and white.

socialclimber on Basalisk, Mark spotting. Pic by Laurent de Senarclens

Steve skips a few moves of Beautiful Edges (V4) on this warm winters day. This is a great place to throw down and wonder around the top of Spittle Hill as there are heaps of problems to play on. Check out the mantel warm up boulder on the bottom R of this photo and go solo the (13) slabs (top L) for a bit of spice! Photo by Mick Wells

First day at Castle Hill NZ. Lukash from the Czech Republic on the Submarine Boulder, Spittle Hill

Gary (socialclimber) at the crux moves on The Element, at Spittle Hill, Castle Hill NZ.

It had been wanting to rain for a while, we were treated to this view as we left Quantum Field. Spittle Hill is in the background. Pic by pranayama

Lu Bareiss enjoys the amazing scenery and climbing at Castle Hill. Photo by Jörg Zeidelhack. Please visit www.vision-z.com for more photos ... .

A mantle that is easy for knowone and more dificult each time. It won't matter if you are a mutant or not for this rout you must make love to the rock.

Spittle Hill. The letter box, so named because of the slot in the middle of the face. A cool big reach problem on nice jugs, v5. Photo: Mike, climbiner: leadelephant.