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thumb — Ken Jackson high on Gormenghast, Heron Crag. Tony Marr belaying. 1966.
© Tony Marr, Jul 1966

Route: Gormenghast (E1 5b)
Climbers: Ken Jackson climbing, Tony Marr belaying.
Camera used: Boots 35mm Compact. Scanned colour slide.
Date taken: July 1966

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The photo shows Ken on pitch two [the crux]. As you can see protection was poor, but only considered HVS at that time! Super climbing though. Photo taken by Eric Marr.

Tony Marr - 05/Dec/13

I remember doing this route...as one long mega pitch, 60m in total i think!!

The Pylon King - 05/Dec/13

Was widely regarded as the hardest HVS in the Lakes, in the '70s.

Mick Ward - 05/Dec/13

Evocative. Did it in '78. Hardest HVS I'd done. An unforgiving 2nd pitch requiring a steady head. Wonder if wires/cams make a difference? None for me in those days. Modern softies etc etc.

Greenbanks - 05/Dec/13

This picture is copyright. If you want to reproduce or otherwise re-use it, please email the photographer direct via their user profile. Photo added December 05 2013.

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