18 year old Cumbrian-based climber Will Sim and UKClimbing.com's gear reviewer Jon Griffith climbed a new route on the Grand Montets Ridge of Aiguille Verte last Friday, 26th September.
In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com: Jon - you might find the climbing considerably easier if you don't wear the blindfold that you seem to have on in at least one of the pictures! Did Will double dare ya'?
Etak01 Oct 2008
In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com: how on earth does someone that young get that good???? you don't learn to climb like that down the wall!!
In reply to TobyA: Ha! Its my distinctive sexy hat and helmet combo...though it is a right pain when it slips over my eyes (obviously).
Will is a very talented young climber and is one to watch out for hopefully. He spent alot of time dragging Mr Ripley up routes last winter as well as alot of quick solos back home in anticipation for his trip out here.
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