Dave MacLeod has made the first ascent of a new two-pitch E9 in Steall Gorge in Glen Nevis, which he has named Out for Blood. The first pitch is graded E8 6c and the second E9 7a.
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I wonder if the name has anything to do with the midges? They were definitely out in Knapdale recently.
Unfortunately they are also starting to come out in Glen Nevis. I have the bites to prove it.
Out in Ballachulish as of Monday and in Oban for a week or so.. Dunkeld yesterday was OK though.. nasty blighters
Great climb and footage too!