UKC

10m.

Rockfax Description
The right-hand arete of the gully is a bit of a grunt to start. © Rockfax

FA. Ken Holton 1982.

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Christheclimber 2 Oct, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: Good 4c arĂȘte climbed on the right.
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βeta: Good 4c arĂȘte climbed on the right.
Pelleas 4 Apr, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: The starting move is way harder than 4a if you stay to the right of the arete. Poor hand holds and one small foot hold to get off the ground, with a nasty drop if that foot pops off. 4c more likely.
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βeta: The starting move is way harder than 4a if you stay to the right of the arete. Poor hand holds and one small foot hold to get off the ground, with a nasty drop if that foot pops off. 4c more likely.

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Via Principia

Grade: S 4a ***
(Shining Clough)

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