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Point Five

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everest1958 30 Jan 2013

Was told that a solo climb was made on point five on the Ben this year.
Can some one tell me if this is right and give me a name.

Goucho 30 Jan 2013

In reply to everest1958: That is indeed correct.

His name is Charlton Chestwig.

gavinj 30 Jan 2013

In reply to Goucho: that must make him the worlds finest climber?

jas wood 30 Jan 2013

In reply to everest1958: 3rd Jan Ivor biggun

Scomuir 30 Jan 2013

In reply to Goucho:

Wasn't it Fredrick Arthur-Bob?

ablackett 30 Jan 2013

In reply to everest1958: I believe what all the responses are saying is that this probably has happened and probably isn't that unusual. I might be wrong though as i'm no expert, Ivor Bigun might have got up it. I big pair would be handy.

Jamie B 31 Jan 2013

In reply to ablackett:

It's not unusual to see the Point soloed in good conditions, but these are more likely to be found mid or late-season. It's barely been in condition so far this season, so I'd be surprised if anyone had strapped one on and gone for the solo.

Milesy 31 Jan 2013

Is it not technically a solo anyway and no one wants to admit it?

jonnie3430 31 Jan 2013

In reply to Milesy:

> Is it not technically a solo anyway and no one wants to admit it?

No, by using axes and crampons it's technically aiding, the clean FA is still there (get sharpening those finger and toe nails!)

Milesy 31 Jan 2013

In reply to jonnie3430:

> (In reply to Milesy)
> [...]
>
> No, by using axes and crampons it's technically aiding, the clean FA is still there (get sharpening those finger and toe nails!)

I already have my Ice Climbing Ninja claws though!

http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Hand-Climbing-Tigers-Spikes/dp/B0009X4CDO

Only a hill 31 Jan 2013

In reply to jonnie3430:
Where does stepcutting fit in the spectrum between a modern-style ascent and a naked barefoot solo?

Michael Gordon 31 Jan 2013

In reply to Only a hill:

I think the type of ascent Smith/Marshall did (not the FA) is probably as far away from aid climbing as is possible on this route!

Nick Russell 31 Jan 2013

In reply to Only a hill:

> (In reply to jonnie3430)
> Where does stepcutting fit in the spectrum between a modern-style ascent and a naked barefoot solo?

I think that should be considered on the same level as chipping, and therefore highly unethical :p

OP everest1958 31 Jan 2013

In reply to Jamie B:

> (In reply to ablackett)
>
> It's not unusual to see the Point soloed in good conditions, but these are more likely to be found mid or late-season. It's barely been in condition so far this season, so I'd be surprised if anyone had strapped one on and gone for the solo.

Thank for your reply.