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George Ullrich, age 19, of Kendal took advantage of the recent good weather and a dry Langdale by making an ascent of Dave Birkett's Dawes Rides a Shovel Head E8 6c yesterday.

George who works at The Lakeland Climbing Centre (aka. Kendal Wall - www.kendalwall.co.uk), has made some fine ascents the ...

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George, like many climbers these days, is wall bred. He was introduced to climbing indoors at Kendal Wall then graduated to outdoor trad climbing on one of Kendal Wall's outdoor climbing courses.

In reply to Mick Ryan - Editor - UKC:
Pretty sure I saw him trying The Masters Edge a short while ago. Well done to the lad.

In reply to Mick Ryan - Editor - UKC:

>He also narrowly missed out on an ascent of Lord of the Flies E6 on Dinas Cromlech, managing to touch the last hold before fatigue struck

Egad! That'd be worth a watch in a 'what happened next' quiz.

Good effort. Is that the one with a picture of Steve McManaman on it on the front of the Langdale guide?

jcm

In reply to Mick Ryan - Editor - UKC:

good to see someone getting on DB's routes.

In reply to Mick Ryan - Editor - UKC: Top job George in Austria at the moment. Nice one



Mat

In reply to Mick Ryan - Editor - UKC:

Nice one mate!! Good luck with Impact Day!

Jason

PS nice hat....

In reply to Mick Ryan - Editor - UKC:

Correction: George actually climbed the route today, the 14th. News report corrected.

In reply to Mick Ryan - Editor - UKC:

Congratulations George! A fantastic effort and great to see a young South Lakes climber repeating Dave’s routes.

Nice one George - you must be bloody chuffed! Just been shown the Spain pics by George and Jake (I'm at Uni with them). Looks like a quality trip.