2 pitches.
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FA. (Gabriel) J.Soper, N.Crowther, D.Johnson 1957. (Pearly Gates) D.Mellor, D.Johnson 1959.
Ticklists
Rockfax Peak Limestone (2012) Top 50 , The best the UK has to offer for mere mortals (apart from the lakes cos its always wet) , Every 3 Starred HVS and Under Gritstone
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| Sam Watchorn | 30 Jul, 2020 |
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βeta: Lead both pitches, polished as a toffs tea tray | βeta? | |
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βeta: Lead both pitches, polished as a toffs tea tray |
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| PeteWilson | 3 Aug, 2019 |
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βeta: Lead the first route, same lead pearly gates. Good combo. Both routes seem to be steady with one tricky move | βeta? | |
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βeta: Lead the first route, same lead pearly gates. Good combo. Both routes seem to be steady with one tricky move |
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| benjied | 13 Jul, 2019 |
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βeta: Crumbling rock in break of second pitch was really disconcerting, pulled off a hold while placing a cam with the other and almost took a fall, then cam came loose due to more rock breaking. Not that safe... | βeta? | |
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βeta: Crumbling rock in break of second pitch was really disconcerting, pulled off a hold while placing a cam with the other and almost took a fall, then cam came loose due to more rock breaking. Not that safe... |
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| steveM55 | 12 Apr, 2019 |
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βeta: First did this 30 years ago in 2 pitches but really enjoyed today's ascent in one pitch, although certainly more polished it is still a Stoney classic , some loose rock but bags of protection to ease the stress! However, I think doing it in one pitch makes it feel like a good HVS? | βeta? | |
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βeta: First did this 30 years ago in 2 pitches but really enjoyed today's ascent in one pitch, although certainly more polished it is still a Stoney classic , some loose rock but bags of protection to ease the stress! However, I think doing it in one pitch makes it feel like a good HVS? |
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| bone | 8 Sep, 2007 |
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βeta: Pearly Gates not a pleasant experience IMO. Great exposure for the grade but loose, shattered rock and rope drag made this a climb I was glad to get off. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Pearly Gates not a pleasant experience IMO. Great exposure for the grade but loose, shattered rock and rope drag made this a climb I was glad to get off. |
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| Fidget | 8 Aug, 2006 |
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βeta: Just did the 'Gabriel' part. Nice moves, getting progressively more thoughtful the higher you get. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Just did the 'Gabriel' part. Nice moves, getting progressively more thoughtful the higher you get. |
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| pdhu | 4 Jun, 2006 |
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βeta: How come nobody has mentioned that The Pearly Gates is on the verge of falling down? Enjoy it while you can though, good steep 'bum in space' exposure and big (if temporary) holds. | βeta? | |
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βeta: How come nobody has mentioned that The Pearly Gates is on the verge of falling down? Enjoy it while you can though, good steep 'bum in space' exposure and big (if temporary) holds. |
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| climbersion | 12 Sep, 2005 |
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βeta: Gabriel mild for the grade, more like 4b with great gear except for the very top. Pearly gates a fantastic route, very exposed and solid Vs 4c for one or two moves. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Gabriel mild for the grade, more like 4b with great gear except for the very top. Pearly gates a fantastic route, very exposed and solid Vs 4c for one or two moves. |
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| Stu Tyrrell | 17 Jul, 2000 |
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βeta: Heady! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Heady! |
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