UKC

18m.

Rockfax Description
The corner right of the chimney is harder than it looks. Good for a hot day. © Rockfax

FA. M.Harber, R.Blackmore, S.Robinson, R.Williams 30/Apr/1983.

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Davepicker 29 Apr Show βeta
βeta: Good old fashioned crack climb, can be a bit wet - but jams are still OK
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βeta: Good old fashioned crack climb, can be a bit wet - but jams are still OK
James W 4 Jun, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: felt bold. cruised sinecure but this was massive struggle, mid way crack becomes very wide and need a big cam or just power up and hope.
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βeta: felt bold. cruised sinecure but this was massive struggle, mid way crack becomes very wide and need a big cam or just power up and hope.
GrahamD 6 Sep, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: A good honest fight - much better and much more sustained than it appears from below.
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βeta: A good honest fight - much better and much more sustained than it appears from below.

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High HVS
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High VS
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Low VS
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High 5b
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High 5a
Mid 5a
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High 4c
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Low 4c
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
Toproped
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Route of Interest
Pigs on the Wing

Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Triple Overhang Buttress)

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