Is this still considered an attempt, this dude is claiming 7th ascent, now I'm no 7a climber so I think his climb is impressive, but I'm sure it wouldn't go down as an attempt anywhere else???
In reply to payney1973: The friable nature of sandstone means traditional protection is banned at such crags to preserve the climbs for future generations. Until someone either solos this or highballs above pads, toproping is the most 'ethical' manner to climb it, and an impressive feat at that!
In reply to payney1973: By SS standards yes. He hasn't claimed a solo. There are only 3 ways of climbing southern sandstone, bottom roped, solo or levitation. And that's British 7a by the way, none of your namby pamby continental stuff...
In reply to payney1973: fair play, as I said very impressive ascent and the guy TBH makes it look easy, just wasn't aware of the SS rules/ethics.
Cheers for the enlightenment.
Seems a bit odd to me. there are many climbs on the Forest of Dean sandstone that cannot be protected due to the similar nature of the rock and the only notable ascents are solos.
