Rockfax Description
A daunting Himalayan peak - or a worthwhile Hen Cloud outing?
1) 4a, 12m. Climb the short steep groove to a stance.
2) 4b, 18m. Starting the steep and slippery crack behind the ledge is tricky, it leads to the easy upper ridge of The Arete. © Rockfax
FA. Arthur Burns 1927.
Ticklists
Connoisseur's Classic Rock, Advanced beginner Hen Cloud and Ramshaw, Classic Rock, The Roaches - Routes Graded List, Steve Ashton's 100 Classic Gritstone Climbs, Western Peak Grit 100 VD - VS, ROCKFAX Western Grit Grade List, The Peak: Past and Present, 100 Western Grit Stars, Darrencabowabo,s hit list, Northern (Yorkshire !?) Climbs for a Southerner, Hen Cloud, The Gritlist, Peak District Grit Graded List
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| LakesWinter | 5 Aug, 2006 |
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βeta: A very good climb, severe 4b is bang on for the difficulty, much easier than modern round the corner!! | βeta? |
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βeta: A very good climb, severe 4b is bang on for the difficulty, much easier than modern round the corner!! |
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| joekoruk | 16 Aug, 2005 |
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βeta: Awesome simply awesome. One of the best climbs I have ever had the pleasue of leading. Start of second pitch is a little tricky but amazingly good fun! | βeta? |
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βeta: Awesome simply awesome. One of the best climbs I have ever had the pleasue of leading. Start of second pitch is a little tricky but amazingly good fun! |
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Black Velvet
Grade: S 4a ***(Roaches Upper Tier)