Alpine Training Challenge! Can you lead these safely in 15 hours? It's one way to test if you are ready for some mid-grade, multipitch Alpine mountain climbs! These classic VS routes (of varying styles), will test a range of skills such as stamina, strength, technique, focus, strategy and some basic route planning.

What does lead safely mean?
Every route reasonably protected. This is not a test of how brave you are. Aim for quick, slick, safe gear placement!

Multipitch Note:, You are not just protecting against a slip, but rockfall, exhaustion, exposure (heat-cold-rain) and off route adventures. So whilst speed is important, well placed gear might save lives!

Why all routes @ Stanage Popular?
This minimises walking, to simulate an Alpine multi-pitch, so once climbing starts, rests are minimal.

Sustained Interest - Most routes have 2 or 3 stars and challenge various skills, stamina, focus and strength, when attempted in one day!

Record Progress:
How Many Routes did you climb? How long did it take?

Recording conditions, start/end times and strategies used, should help to improve future attempts!

Completing all routes is 496 meters climbed and 58 stars.

No. of Routes:
10 or Less - Miserable failure! Try tennis, or train harder. No beer today!
10 - 15 - You deserve a beer! Then train harder.
15 - 20 - Excellent. You are a confident VS climber.
20 - 25 - Slick gear placement. Strong as an Ox. Probably confident on HVS and E1's.
25 - 30 - Confident Extreme grade climber.
30 - 34 - You are ready for your next mission!

Have Fun - Be Safe!