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NEWS: Steve McClure On The Grade Of His Route

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Michael Ryan 30 May 2007

And of course the grade debate rages. On both the thread attached to the news report and on the original thread started by griffer boy 9a+ or harder at malham cove

To which Steve McClure, himself contributed. Perhaps the last word on the subject, perhaps not. This is what Steve said,

"Grades - how we love em!

What grade is this new route? How important is it to get it right?

Read more at http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/

north country boy 30 May 2007

In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com: Brilliant response Steve, and congratulations again!

Fiend 30 May 2007

In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com:

Yeah yeah whatever. How many stars does it get??

Glyn Jones 30 May 2007

In reply to Fiend: Are you going to have a go if it has some?

Dunno what level you are climbing atm but good luck if you're interested in the route.

Richard Bradley 30 May 2007

In reply to Fiend: You forgot the irony smiley.

peteetheridge 30 May 2007

In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com:

Well said Steve and congrats again!

Andy Farnell 30 May 2007

In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com: TBH I'm more intrested in what he's going to call it.

Andy F

sam the man 30 May 2007

In reply to andy farnell: Likewise! the pressure must be on to give it a cool name when it's such a hard/groundbreaking (possibly? ) route....still he has had years to come up with something, so I'm expecting big things!
Sam

Glyn Jones 30 May 2007

In reply to andy farnell: Overnite Sensation plus a little bit?

Only a suggestion and I'm kiddin!

Brilliant achievement by Steve irrespective of people questioning grading.

Andy Farnell 30 May 2007

In reply to Glyn Jones: The name may well be the hardest part!

Andy F

Glyn Jones 30 May 2007

In reply to andy farnell: To be honest Andy, the name is irrelavant to me because he inspires because of his age and ability (as well as Moon) showing that I may not be washed up at the end of the day.