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12m. The obvious leftward trending crack-line leads to an overhanging apex through a black streak. Pull through this with difficulty and finish in the easier groove.
A crag classic and well protected test piece.

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Sloth Chops 1 Oct, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Feet out left to bridge effectively then the cheeky thank god hold above the crack.
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βeta: Feet out left to bridge effectively then the cheeky thank god hold above the crack.
Steve Crowe 2 Aug, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: circa 1990
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βeta: circa 1990

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Grade: E1 5b ***
(Backdoor Wall, Newtonhill)

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