In reply to Luke90:
> (In reply to Jack Geldard - Editor - UKC)
> Great round-up, an interesting read.
> Any reason you didn't include any grades?
Problem with grades at the top end Luke is that often they are a bunch of bullshit, especially where the E grade is involved.
Best to be taken as ball park, not set it stone, despite some headlines (some in print) that persuade some otherwise.
As regards the boundaries, numbers don't do that justice. An E7/8 on sight to an E11/12 headpoint are probably similar despite the difference in number.
Trust Jack's picks, ignore the numbers (they are quasi meaningless)...there are a handful of climbers who have pushed the boat out this year, not one or two; anything less is disrespectful.
Mick