Emma Twyford Onsights F8a

25th October, 2010

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Emma Twyford lowering off after her successful onsight of Aegialis (F7c), Kalymnos © Neil Foster — Emma Twyford lowering off after her successful onsight of Aegialis (F7c), Kalymnos
© Neil Foster, Oct 2010

Emma Twyford concentrating on the start of Fun de Chinhunne (F8a), Photo: Sarah Messenger © Sarah Messenger — Emma Twyford concentrating on the start of Fun de Chinhunne (F8a), Photo: Sarah Messenger

British climber Emma Twyford is currently on the island of Kalymnos, Greece. Ten days in to her three week trip, on Friday 22nd of October, she managed to onsight the 40m tufa-fest of Fun de Chinhunne (F8a) in the famous Grande Grotta.

The route was originally graded F8a+, but has now settled to F8a. The endurance route is a huge roof on large tufa stalactites, and has 28 bolts. Emma was on the route for around two hours.

Earlier in her trip she also managed a stylish onsight of the classic and much photographed F7c Aegialis.

Neil Foster who witnessed Emma's Aegialis ascent commented:

"I watched Emma on sight Aegialis in the Grande Grotta on Wednesday, and it was extremely impressive. I had just failed on the route (though I did get pretty high up!) so I know first hand just how steep and strenuous it is!"

Emma has around a week left on the island and is apparently just getting in to the swing of things - good luck!

Styling through the reachy section
© Sarah Messenger

Photo Gallery by Neil Foster - Emma Twyford on Aegialis:

Emma Twyford on her successful onsight of Aegialis (F7c), Kalymnos © Neil Foster, Oct 2010	Emma Twyford - Aegialis (F7c), Kalymnos © Neil Foster, Oct 2010
Emma Twyford on her successful onsight of Aegialis (F7c), Kalymnos © Neil Foster, Oct 2010	Emma Twyford looking tired but happy after her successful onsight of Aegialis (F7c), Kalymnos © Neil Foster, Oct 2010

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beardy mike

25 Oct, 2010

I just noticed she was on the route for 2 HOURS! Man alive that's stamina - there must be some decent rests?

Skyfall

25 Oct, 2010

I did get complimented by someone at the crag once as he was so impressed for how long I was on the route. I noted that he didn't mention he was impressed by the grade. I wish I could recall what route it was but it was some mid grade trad route and not hard - he was definitely in irony mode! Anyway, I did read the report with interest as well. Well done Emma.

The Pylon King

25 Oct, 2010

......and yet another lowering off into space shot. It's a real shame there is no news of somebody climbing Gargoyle Flake at Bamford.

Adam Lincoln

25 Oct, 2010

What does it taste like being so bitter?

Hammy

25 Oct, 2010

I think these photos are truely inspirational - thanks Fos. Kalymnos here we come!

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