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In this article, Kev Shields, a Scottish climber with just one fully working hand describes the process of him finding, cleaning and climbing the first ascent of a bold new E7 in Glen Nevis.

The process of doing this helps Kev escape from the feeling that he is being hunted...

Read more at http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=6389

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Brilliant; great to see someone do this -- it's been an obvious challenge to the slabby-crew since it winked out from the cover of the guide (in the 80s?).

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Nice one man! Really like the name of the route.

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Aye, Kev, you're getting no bad at the writing, too.

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Really enjoyed that - cheers !

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Wow - a whole new level of manning up and getting on with it. A cracking read.

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Great stuff Kev, great writing, just what I need stuck at the chalkface!

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Good writing.

Kev - I reckon you have a book in you.

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....................and a world lecture tour! Just a wee boy when he did his first lecture for the OMC in Stirling! Very good and properly inspiring.
jd

In reply to UKC Articles: Brilliant write up. Sweaty palms reading that. Nice one

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Brilliant, hope there's footage

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Great stuff. Enjoyed the father to son conversation!

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Great article. As a climber with less than the average number of hands I find Kev a constant source of inspiration. Nice one Kev!

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Really enjoyed reading this Kev. Great writing and brilliant effort on the route.