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Brits free major route in Utah

© Andrew Gram
Ben Bransby and Pete Robbins have made the first free ascent of The Finger of Fate route on The Titan (left), one of the Fisher Towers in Utah. This major line has repelled some strong teams over the years, including Stevie Haston in the mid 90s. Attempts have often failed on the crucial top pitch where concerns about old and rotten gear seem to have prevented a successful ascent. The route was re-bolted in 2004 which made it a more reasonable proposition however this ascent is still a major achievement from Ben and Pete.
Check the thread below for a more detailed account.
Online route description at www.climbingmoab.com.

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23 Mar, 2005
sounds like a fantastic effort and achievement and who knows waht they will go on to do in the time they have left. Ben Bransby and Dave MacLeod are easily the best trad rock climbers in Britain at the moment (imo) with a real spirit of adventure, and I hope they'll team up one day.
24 Mar, 2005
I'm not sure you can compare desert sandstone to gritstone; literally chalk and cheese.
24 Mar, 2005
Wrong: the Fishers are very much an eroded gritstone (with a side order of mud).
27 Mar, 2005
If you're referring to the Southern English Veterans attempt in October last year, I think it should be pointed out that only one of us 'failed'. Duncan clean-aided all of the hard (and still sometimes pegged) sections flawlessly ....
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