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TRIP REPORT: The First Female Ascent of Rainshadow, 9a

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 UKC Articles 13 Aug 2025

I was in Kendal, staying with Neil Gresham, his wife and their children. We had just presented a film at Kendal Mountain Festival and I was spending a few more days in the beautiful Lake District before going back home. I had obviously heard of Malham Cove before. But what was that famous place like? This was my chance to find out.

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 Southvillain 14 Aug 2025
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Really nice film, and such clean precise climbing. That sequence through the roof between 3.50 and 4.20, with the double crimp side-pulls (can't think of a better description) had my finger joints involuntarily screaming, not to mention my dodgy knees with all the knee-drops. And usually music can be distracting but it was well judged here. Top effort.

 KP_3030 14 Aug 2025
 dread-i 14 Aug 2025
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Just a v11 boulder problem at the top of some 8a climbing, then some sustained moves. She makes it sound easy!

Impressive climbing. 

 Bulls Crack 14 Aug 2025
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Yes really smooth and she barely seems out of breath! 


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