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thumb — FA Gateway to the Golden Age.Dirt tower climbing... a winter pastime.
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Climbers: Paul Ross, Maurice de St Jorre

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Named as both climbers were well into their 60's

USBRIT - 04/Jun/11

These towers are composed of compressed shale with a lump of sandstone forming the summit block. Good clean fun !

USBRIT - 04/Jun/11

It certainly looks very sporting but is an aid route or free?

deepstar - 04/Jun/11

Not free yet,get in line. . Climbed by knocking in 6" nails. Its just wonderful shale.

USBRIT - 04/Jun/11

So definitely trad!
Nice

pneame - 05/Jun/11

Well at least on sight,no prior inspection and no chalk !

USBRIT - 05/Jun/11

and no pitons..gave them up...

USBRIT - 05/Jun/11

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