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14m.

Rockfax Description
The arete is gained from the left and is then followed on its right-hand side. The direct start up the steep lower arete is a nice 5b as long as your blinkers don't get in the way. © Rockfax

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tomcoomber 11 Jul, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Nice route but think I need to improve my blindly placing gear technique as it all fell out.
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βeta: Nice route but think I need to improve my blindly placing gear technique as it all fell out.
richardh 16 Nov, 2003 Show βeta
βeta: The 5c direct start is a great move from one of the best jugs I've ever used!! nice route all in all too.
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βeta: The 5c direct start is a great move from one of the best jugs I've ever used!! nice route all in all too.

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High HS
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High S
Mid S
Low S
High HVD
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Low HVD
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High 4b
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High 4a
Mid 4a
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High 3c
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Low 3c
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
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Toproped
Alt Leads
Not Set
Onsighted
Repeated
Flashed (β)
DNF
Redpoint
Ground Up
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Route of Interest
Cave Crawl

Grade: S 5a ***
(Froggatt Edge)

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