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thumb — Les Brown tackles the wet groove of Shibboleth, belayed by Chris Woodall. 17th June 1967.
© Tony Marr, Jun 1967

Route: Shibboleth (E2 5c)
Climbers: Les Brown climbing, Chris Woodall belaying.
Camera used: Boots compact / 35mm Kodachrome 64 slide film.
Date taken: 17th June 1967

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Photo taken by Ken Jackson.
Apparently, on the first ascent, Robin Smith had carried a towel to dry the holds as he climbed this pitch...the team were aware of this, but had forgotten to take one with them! Needless to say they had a few hairy moments!

Tony Marr - 10/Jan/21

That looks like quite a modern rope for the day. Was it kernmantel?

Lankyman - 10/Jan/21

Well spotted. They are using Kernmantel ropes which had been around for several years. Excellent rope but expensive at that time compared with the ever popular hawser laid nylon.

Tony Marr - 11/Jan/21

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