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Alan Taylor on the first ascent of New Dimensions. 1977.
© Tony Marr, Jun 1977
Route: New Dimensions (E3 6a)
Camera used: Nikon FM. Scanned colour slide.
Date taken: 28th June 1977
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A superb climb and modern test piece. Originally graded HVS 5c [because we didn't think we could climb 6a!]. The climb was considered safe because it had a flat landing!...crash mats were not invented for another twenty years!
Tony Marr - 16/Mar/13
thanks for these photos Tony, great pieces of history
Wft - 17/Mar/13
HVS 6A is probably about right ;-)
Steve
SteveSBlake - 18/Mar/13
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