A direct finish of Mark Savage's "Savage Slab".
Climb "Savage Slab" but stay as direct as possible up the slab, sticking to very poor feet to finish fairly central on the white lichen. You know you've gone too far left when you can stand on the good left foot that allows you to reach the final scooped crimp on "Savage Slab". If you stay true to the direct finish, reaching the scoop won't be easy and you'll be on a completely separate line to finish the slab in the most sustained way possible.
At present, has only been climbed as a Highball, and by accessing it via the "Peak Technique/On The Verge" start, then traversing left onto the lower footholds of "Savage Slab". Without a doubt this version of the slab is the most difficult, with some very poor feet on the final 2 metres of the climb, adding a fair bit of spice to an already scary slab climb!
This is a line of most resistance, but climbs very natural when you commit to it, and for those wanting a bit of extra spice, it's a worthy climb to attempt!
Climb "Savage Slab" but stay as direct as possible up the slab, sticking to very poor feet to finish fairly central on the white lichen. You know you've gone too far left when you can stand on the good left foot that allows you to reach the final scooped crimp on "Savage Slab". If you stay true to the direct finish, reaching the scoop won't be easy and you'll be on a completely separate line to finish the slab in the most sustained way possible.
At present, has only been climbed as a Highball, and by accessing it via the "Peak Technique/On The Verge" start, then traversing left onto the lower footholds of "Savage Slab". Without a doubt this version of the slab is the most difficult, with some very poor feet on the final 2 metres of the climb, adding a fair bit of spice to an already scary slab climb!
This is a line of most resistance, but climbs very natural when you commit to it, and for those wanting a bit of extra spice, it's a worthy climb to attempt!
Robbie Phillips 20/Dec/2024.
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Quiet Country
Grade: E6 6b ***
(South Yardhope Crag)