In reply to jack1996: probably Corvus as a youth, only one grade up from the hardest scrambling grade(ish) so it seemed like logical progression to us at the time. The imaginary divide that seems to exist(for some) between scrambling and climbing was not known to us, we just flowed from one into the other.
> What was your first solo? I'm thinking of doing some on the weekend.
> thanks
Are you looking for recommendations? Left end of Burbage North is good.
It takes quite a few years for most people to get "steady on your feet and steady in your head" to reliably solo. Take care jack, leave your ego at the bottom.
In reply to jack1996: I've just read your profile, If you choose to solo anything go for single pitch stuff like mentioned above at Burbage. You don't really have the trad climbing experience to be venturing much beyond long bouldering routes. Give it time, you're more likely to live longer and get hurt less that way!
In reply to jack1996: I started climbing from solo scrambling up to about Diff I guess in the Lakes and Snowdonia. Then I got some 5.10 approach shoes and soloed on grit up to about severe. I got stuck and scared a few times but never hurt. Grit's ideal for soloing (not quarried though!) - the well cleaned, solid nature of popular routes takes out mouch of the uncontrolled risk.
Obviously soloing multi-pitch is a different game. I drop my grade a long way and they're still extremely memorable experiences. Agag's Groove and Carckstone Rob were both amazing.
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> There are some nice easy slabs as Baslow for soloing
slabs may not be the best option for someone starting out soloing. it doesn't suit everyone and if you need to back off it's much easier when there are holds to hold onto
I don't know the names of the routes etc, but I'v solo'd all sorts of objects and rocks that are the height of most climbs, probably getting to no more than a low f4 grade though.
