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Even with the modern equipment we have today, the excitement on these routes is not to be sniffed at or underestimated.

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Strong memories of my one trip up this combo, some years back. We climbed as a three, so my buddies got one pitch of Capella each and my turn came with the first pitch of Golden Slipper - as that's fairly short and uneventful I said I was going to run it into a longer one with the second pitch too. I can still recall the glorious freedom being on that incredible grippy, pebbly face, out of sight from my partners, out of sight from anyone for that matter, far above the gear but feeling almost weightless, only wishing it could go on....

Like Emma's memory it was another summer scorcher so we also cooled off in the tarn on the way down before a celebratory pint at the NDG. A fantastic day, spent in great company

Great article Emma.

I remember being sandbagged into leading the long pitch on Golden Slipper way back when. I was totally gripped - protection is (or was!) marginal and the holds are just enough to keep going. So glad to reach the top!

Wonderful combo, in July 05 for me, makes me want to go back and repeat the day. 

It's been on the list for about thirty years, finally did it last year. The gear isn't exactly bomber, many of the slots are quite worn, good job it's a slab!

Great routes, especially Golden Slipper! Nice article