Rockfax Description
16m. The rift in the centre of the face is a classic two pitch battle. The lower squeeze can be avoided by starting up Overhanging Groove - a cop-out - and helmets jam in the final narrow section. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
Start right of Overhanging Groove in the 'V' recess and climb to the cave, where a belay is possible. From the cave climb up and out to finish with exposure on the left rib.
William Parsons, circa 1900.
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Mike Hood | 13 May |
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βeta: Misread guidebook and took "the rift" and "lower squeeze" too literally. I entered the rift and SQUEEZED! up deep inside the chimney behind the chockstones. This was very tight and took a long time with slow progress (I think it would be impossible for anyone with gear). But what fun! Looking at photos of the route now I see everybody else climbs around the outside of the chockstones. I've logged the route anyway because I feel like what I did was a simple variation of the first pitch, but can anyone shed light on my inside version and what it is? | βeta? | |
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βeta: Misread guidebook and took "the rift" and "lower squeeze" too literally. I entered the rift and SQUEEZED! up deep inside the chimney behind the chockstones. This was very tight and took a long time with slow progress (I think it would be impossible for anyone with gear). But what fun! Looking at photos of the route now I see everybody else climbs around the outside of the chockstones. I've logged the route anyway because I feel like what I did was a simple variation of the first pitch, but can anyone shed light on my inside version and what it is? |
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ninjawil | 10 Jun, 2019 |
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βeta: Good grief! | ||
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βeta: Good grief! |
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Swirly | 11 Sep, 2007 |
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βeta: Agreed this is a crazy upgrade. | ||
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βeta: Agreed this is a crazy upgrade. |
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Grade: HS 4b ***
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