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Just finished reading this and really enjoyed it, amazed at how fit and to what lengths they were prepared to go for a days climbing. Modern climbers would baulk at some of the walk ins these guys did. Rock climbing in Skye next methinks. Totally recommended ))

In reply to Allan McDonald (Gwydyr MC):
Great book isn't it! His style is engaging. What a guy!

In reply to Allan McDonald (Gwydyr MC):

Didn't Whymper walk about 30 miles most days? And, when he missed the stagecoach, walked across some pass non-stop (70+ miles?) to catch it up?

And Raeburn doing the first route on a big Scottish crag - big bike ride, walk-in, solo onsight at then cutting grade and back out again?

Doubtless someone will be along to correct the history - but it seems there were some seriously tough guys out there - never mind Lucy Walker and Lily Bristow.

(No, I don't think I'll go to the wall tonight... feel a bit achey!)

(Wimpy) Mick

In reply to Allan McDonald (Gwydyr MC): Also came across the earliest reference that I can find on jamming during an ascent of napes needle. Wonder if that the earliest ?