Kaabah is the second extension to the famous F8b+ route Mecca. The other Mecca Extension, F8c (first ascent also McClure) was repeated by Smitton last year.
In the video below McClure says that Mecca Extension is really the "easy" way up the top wall, avoiding the hardest challenges. Kaabah looks to pack in as much hard climbing as possible!
This repeat is a fantastic effort from Paul. You can see a list of Paul's other recent ascents at www.8a.nu and read little more about the man at this UKClimbing.com article.
You can see Steve McClure make the first ascent of Kaabah in this video.
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