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...
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?).
....................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
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