UKC Logbook - 'The Grooved Rib'

130m, 3 pitches. The rib between The Runnel finishing up the steeper rocks. Start at the base of the rib and climb the prominent groove to easier ground. There is now an easy finish parallel to the Runnel. The route takes either of the two deep grooves in the crest of the buttress. The left groove has a smooth start and is entered from the left to climb past an obvious small chokestone. The right hand groove is climbed direct and steepens to an awkward bulge which leads to a platform overlooking crotched gully. Step left into a narrow chimney leading to an easy finish.

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User	Date		Notes
Richwak	16 Mar, 2024	Show βeta βeta: Deep powder and saturated snow underneath made for an interesting swim. Took the right hand groove at the top which had very poor protection. Grade IV today	βeta?
Show beta βeta: Deep powder and saturated snow underneath made for an interesting swim. Took the right hand groove at the top which had very poor protection. Grade IV today
Butel	15 Feb, 2024	Show βeta βeta: This is not III 4 in lean conditions like many have mentioned. The left hand groove is poorly protected and requires good snow or ice to be climbed confidently. Just be aware if this grade is your limit.	βeta?
Show beta βeta: This is not III 4 in lean conditions like many have mentioned. The left hand groove is poorly protected and requires good snow or ice to be climbed confidently. Just be aware if this grade is your limit.
Alexander_Metcalfe	14 Feb, 2022	Show βeta βeta: Good piece of tat to the left of the gulley for 1st belay and bomber 1st gear placement just round the corner.
Show beta βeta: Good piece of tat to the left of the gulley for 1st belay and bomber 1st gear placement just round the corner.
pingora	5 Mar, 2020	Show βeta βeta: A lot of digging on crux pitch. Probably IV, 4 today.	βeta?
Show beta βeta: A lot of digging on crux pitch. Probably IV, 4 today.