There's few routes on Grit that stand quite as proud as Valkyrie. There's also few routes on Grit that offer quite as much of an adventure, because Valkyrie has it all: it goes up, down, sideways, around the corner, then up again. As a result of this it feels quite atypical of its Gritstone setting, as it requires the skills you'd ordinarily require for a multi-pitch route in the mountains, and as a result isn't for the feint hearted - or the inexperienced. It has an exposure to match the mountains, feeling remarkably out there, and as a result of this is a truly unforgettable route.