Change Log for James Pearson

Overview

Total Changes

280

First Change

29th Dec 2020

Last Change

7th Mar 2025

Log

Date Time User Type Name Attribute
241 18th December 2023 07:36:12 remus ascent Return of the Jedi notes_pretty
Before
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hta8V7tPHU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hta8V7tPHU</a></p>
After
<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hta8V7tPHU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hta8V7tPHU</a></p> <p>[2] <a href="https://jamespearsonclimbing.blogspot.com/2011/03/return-of-jedi.html">https://jamespearsonclimbing.blogspot.com/2011/03/return-of-jedi.html</a></p>
242 18th December 2023 07:36:12 remus ascent Return of the Jedi notes
Before
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hta8V7tPHU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hta8V7tPHU)
After
### References [1] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hta8V7tPHU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hta8V7tPHU) [2] [https://jamespearsonclimbing.blogspot.com/2011/03/return-of-jedi.html](https://jamespearsonclimbing.blogspot.com/2011/03/return-of-jedi.html)
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+[1] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hta8V7tPHU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hta8V7tPHU)
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+[2] [https://jamespearsonclimbing.blogspot.com/2011/03/return-of-jedi.html](https://jamespearsonclimbing.blogspot.com/2011/03/return-of-jedi.html)
243 15th December 2023 09:16:29 remus ascent Bon Voyage notes
Before
> I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, & I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes & I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable. ### References [1] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/](https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/) [2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?) [3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b) [4] [https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/](https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/)
After
> I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, & I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes & I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable. ### References [1] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/](https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/) [2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK) [3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu) [4] [https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/](https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/)
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[1] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/](https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/)

-[2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?)
+[2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK)

-[3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b)
+[3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu)

[4] [https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/](https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/)
244 15th December 2023 09:16:29 remus ascent Bon Voyage notes_pretty
Before
<blockquote> <p>I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, &amp; I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes &amp; I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/">https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/</a></p> <p>[2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?</a></p> <p>[3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b</a></p> <p>[4] <a href="https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/">https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/</a></p>
After
<blockquote> <p>I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, &amp; I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes &amp; I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/">https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/</a></p> <p>[2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK</a></p> <p>[3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu</a></p> <p>[4] <a href="https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/">https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/</a></p>
245 15th December 2023 09:16:01 remus ascent Bon Voyage notes
Before
> I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, & I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes & I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable. ### References [1] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/](https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/) [2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?) [3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b)
After
> I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, & I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes & I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable. ### References [1] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/](https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/) [2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?) [3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b) [4] [https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/](https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/)
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[2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?)

-[3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b)
+[3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b)
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+[4] [https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/](https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/)
246 15th December 2023 09:16:01 remus ascent Bon Voyage notes_pretty
Before
<blockquote> <p>I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, &amp; I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes &amp; I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/">https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/</a></p> <p>[2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?</a></p> <p>[3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b</a></p>
After
<blockquote> <p>I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, &amp; I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes &amp; I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/">https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/</a></p> <p>[2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?</a></p> <p>[3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b</a></p> <p>[4] <a href="https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/">https://gripped.com/news/why-james-pearson-says-bon-voyage-is-e12/</a></p>
247 8th December 2023 12:21:56 remus ascent The Walk of Life notes_pretty
Before
<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA</a></p> <p>[2] <a href="https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html">https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html</a></p>
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<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA</a></p> <p>[2] <a href="https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html">https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html</a></p> <p>[3] Interview with PlanetMountain, October 2008 <a href="https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-interview-after-the-walk-of-life.html">https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-interview-after-the-walk-of-life.html</a></p>
248 8th December 2023 12:21:56 remus ascent The Walk of Life notes
Before
### References [1] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA) [2] [https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html](https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html)
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### References [1] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA) [2] [https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html](https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html) [3] Interview with PlanetMountain, October 2008 [https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-interview-after-the-walk-of-life.html](https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-interview-after-the-walk-of-life.html)
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-[2] [https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html](https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html)
+[2] [https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html](https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html)
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+[3] Interview with PlanetMountain, October 2008 [https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-interview-after-the-walk-of-life.html](https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-interview-after-the-walk-of-life.html)
249 8th December 2023 12:09:23 remus ascent The Promise notes
Before
Climbed with a single slider for protection and no pads. [https://www.facebook.com/rockarchivist/photos/a.143839010406318/143840467072839](https://www.facebook.com/rockarchivist/photos/a.143839010406318/143840467072839)
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Climbed with a single slider for protection and no pads. ### References [1] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbNm_qB016c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbNm_qB016c)
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250 8th December 2023 12:09:23 remus ascent The Promise notes_pretty
Before
<p>Climbed with a single slider for protection and no pads.</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockarchivist/photos/a.143839010406318/143840467072839">https://www.facebook.com/rockarchivist/photos/a.143839010406318/143840467072839</a></p>
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<p>Climbed with a single slider for protection and no pads.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbNm_qB016c">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbNm_qB016c</a></p>
251 8th December 2023 12:01:29 remus - - notes_pretty
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<p>James pearson is an all round climber from the peak district in the UK.</p> <p>Growing up, James established himself with fast repeats of many hard and scary gritstone routes such as <a href="/climb/606/equilibrium">Equilibrium</a>, at the time one of the hardest gritstone routes around, as well as putting up hard routes of his own such as <a href="/climb/704/the-promise">The Promise</a> at <a href="/crag/88/burbage-north">Burbage North</a>.</p> <p>As well as climbing hard trad James also repeated many hard boulder problems. Most notably in 2007 he flashed three problems in the 8A+/B range <a href="/climb/1665/ganymede-takeover">Ganymede Takeover</a>, <a href="/climb/1666/the-great-shark-hunt">The Great Shark Hunt</a> and <a href="/climb/1667/schule-des-lebens">Schule des Lebens</a>. At the time each of these was considered 8B which would make these ascents some of the hardest flashes in the world at the time though these problems have subsequently been downgraded.</p> <p>In 2008 James courted controversy when he established <a href="/climb/581/the-walk-of-life">The Walk of Life</a> at <a href="/crag/674/dyers-lookout">Dyers Lookout</a> and gave it the unprecedented grade of E12, suggesting it was harder than any other route in the UK at the time. The route is now considered E9, and on reflection James has admitted the route was not in his style which is why it felt as hard as it did for him.</p> <p>After the controversy around The Walk of Life James moved to Europe and spent a lot of time becoming a more well rounded climber. Around the same time he met his now-wife <a href="/climber/553/caroline-ciavaldini">Caroline Ciavaldini</a>. Putting his training to good use James has now repeated and established a slew of hard sport and trad routes around the world. Notable ascents include many hard onsight and flashes in Pembroke in South Wales, a repeat of <a href="/climber/146/dave-macleod">Dave MacLeod's</a> <a href="/climb/582/rhapsody">Rhapsody</a> at <a href="/crag/189/dumbarton-rock">Dumbarton Rock</a>, <a href="/climber/590/jacopo-larcher">Jacopo Larcher's</a> <a href="/climb/653/tribe">Tribe</a> and the first ascent of <a href="/climb/840/le-voyage">Le Voyage</a>.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWeMGzZC_4">Interview with Tom Randall</a></p>
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<p>James pearson is an all round climber from the peak district in the UK.</p> <p>Growing up, James established himself with fast repeats of many hard and scary gritstone routes such as <a href="/climb/606/equilibrium">Equilibrium</a>, at the time one of the hardest gritstone routes around, as well as putting up hard routes of his own such as <a href="/climb/704/the-promise">The Promise</a> at <a href="/crag/88/burbage-north">Burbage North</a>.</p> <p>As well as climbing hard trad James also repeated many hard boulder problems. Most notably in 2007 he flashed three problems in the 8A+/B range <a href="/climb/1665/ganymede-takeover">Ganymede Takeover</a>, <a href="/climb/1666/the-great-shark-hunt">The Great Shark Hunt</a> and <a href="/climb/1667/schule-des-lebens">Schule des Lebens</a>. At the time each of these was considered 8B which would make these ascents some of the hardest flashes in the world at the time though these problems have subsequently been downgraded.</p> <p>In 2008 James courted controversy when he established <a href="/climb/581/the-walk-of-life">The Walk of Life</a> at <a href="/crag/674/dyers-lookout">Dyers Lookout</a> and gave it the unprecedented grade of E12, suggesting it was harder than any other route in the UK at the time. The route is now considered E9, and on reflection James has admitted the route was not in his style which is why it felt as hard as it did for him.</p> <p>After the controversy around The Walk of Life James moved to Europe and spent a lot of time becoming a more well rounded climber. Around the same time he met his now-wife <a href="/climber/553/caroline-ciavaldini">Caroline Ciavaldini</a>. Putting his training to good use James has now repeated and established a slew of hard sport and trad routes around the world. Notable ascents include many hard onsight and flashes in Pembroke in South Wales, a repeat of <a href="/climber/146/dave-macleod">Dave MacLeod's</a> <a href="/climb/582/rhapsody">Rhapsody</a> at <a href="/crag/189/dumbarton-rock">Dumbarton Rock</a>, <a href="/climber/590/jacopo-larcher">Jacopo Larcher's</a> <a href="/climb/653/tribe">Tribe</a> and the first ascent of <a href="/climb/840/le-voyage">Le Voyage</a>.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWeMGzZC_4">Interview with Tom Randall</a></p> <p>[2] Interview with PlanetMountain, 2008 <a href="https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-climbing-interview.html">https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-climbing-interview.html</a></p>
252 8th December 2023 12:01:29 remus - - notes
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James pearson is an all round climber from the peak district in the UK. Growing up, James established himself with fast repeats of many hard and scary gritstone routes such as [Equilibrium](/climb/606/equilibrium), at the time one of the hardest gritstone routes around, as well as putting up hard routes of his own such as [The Promise](/climb/704/the-promise) at [Burbage North](/crag/88/burbage-north). As well as climbing hard trad James also repeated many hard boulder problems. Most notably in 2007 he flashed three problems in the 8A+/B range [Ganymede Takeover](/climb/1665/ganymede-takeover), [The Great Shark Hunt](/climb/1666/the-great-shark-hunt) and [Schule des Lebens](/climb/1667/schule-des-lebens). At the time each of these was considered 8B which would make these ascents some of the hardest flashes in the world at the time though these problems have subsequently been downgraded. In 2008 James courted controversy when he established [The Walk of Life](/climb/581/the-walk-of-life) at [Dyers Lookout](/crag/674/dyers-lookout) and gave it the unprecedented grade of E12, suggesting it was harder than any other route in the UK at the time. The route is now considered E9, and on reflection James has admitted the route was not in his style which is why it felt as hard as it did for him. After the controversy around The Walk of Life James moved to Europe and spent a lot of time becoming a more well rounded climber. Around the same time he met his now-wife [Caroline Ciavaldini](/climber/553/caroline-ciavaldini). Putting his training to good use James has now repeated and established a slew of hard sport and trad routes around the world. Notable ascents include many hard onsight and flashes in Pembroke in South Wales, a repeat of [Dave MacLeod's](/climber/146/dave-macleod) [Rhapsody](/climb/582/rhapsody) at [Dumbarton Rock](/crag/189/dumbarton-rock), [Jacopo Larcher's](/climber/590/jacopo-larcher) [Tribe](/climb/653/tribe) and the first ascent of [Le Voyage](/climb/840/le-voyage). ### References [1] [Interview with Tom Randall](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWeMGzZC_4)
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James pearson is an all round climber from the peak district in the UK. Growing up, James established himself with fast repeats of many hard and scary gritstone routes such as [Equilibrium](/climb/606/equilibrium), at the time one of the hardest gritstone routes around, as well as putting up hard routes of his own such as [The Promise](/climb/704/the-promise) at [Burbage North](/crag/88/burbage-north). As well as climbing hard trad James also repeated many hard boulder problems. Most notably in 2007 he flashed three problems in the 8A+/B range [Ganymede Takeover](/climb/1665/ganymede-takeover), [The Great Shark Hunt](/climb/1666/the-great-shark-hunt) and [Schule des Lebens](/climb/1667/schule-des-lebens). At the time each of these was considered 8B which would make these ascents some of the hardest flashes in the world at the time though these problems have subsequently been downgraded. In 2008 James courted controversy when he established [The Walk of Life](/climb/581/the-walk-of-life) at [Dyers Lookout](/crag/674/dyers-lookout) and gave it the unprecedented grade of E12, suggesting it was harder than any other route in the UK at the time. The route is now considered E9, and on reflection James has admitted the route was not in his style which is why it felt as hard as it did for him. After the controversy around The Walk of Life James moved to Europe and spent a lot of time becoming a more well rounded climber. Around the same time he met his now-wife [Caroline Ciavaldini](/climber/553/caroline-ciavaldini). Putting his training to good use James has now repeated and established a slew of hard sport and trad routes around the world. Notable ascents include many hard onsight and flashes in Pembroke in South Wales, a repeat of [Dave MacLeod's](/climber/146/dave-macleod) [Rhapsody](/climb/582/rhapsody) at [Dumbarton Rock](/crag/189/dumbarton-rock), [Jacopo Larcher's](/climber/590/jacopo-larcher) [Tribe](/climb/653/tribe) and the first ascent of [Le Voyage](/climb/840/le-voyage). ### References [1] [Interview with Tom Randall](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWeMGzZC_4) [2] Interview with PlanetMountain, 2008 [https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-climbing-interview.html](https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-climbing-interview.html)
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+[2] Interview with PlanetMountain, 2008 [https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-climbing-interview.html](https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-climbing-interview.html)
253 8th December 2023 11:53:21 remus ascent The Walk of Life notes_pretty
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA</a></p>
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<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA</a></p> <p>[2] <a href="https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html">https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html</a></p>
254 8th December 2023 11:53:21 remus ascent The Walk of Life notes
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA)
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### References [1] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8TePA) [2] [https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html](https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html)
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+[2] [https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html](https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/james-pearson-leads-the-walk-of-life-e12-7a.html)
255 6th December 2023 15:20:30 remus ascent Bon Voyage notes_pretty
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<blockquote> <p>I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, &amp; I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes &amp; I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/">https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/</a></p> <p>[2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?</a></p> <p>[3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b)</p>
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<blockquote> <p>I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, &amp; I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes &amp; I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/">https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/</a></p> <p>[2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?</a></p> <p>[3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b</a></p>
256 6th December 2023 15:20:30 remus ascent Bon Voyage notes
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> I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, & I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes & I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable. ### References [1] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/](https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/) [2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?) [3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b)
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> I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, & I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes & I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable. ### References [1] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/](https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/) [2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?) [3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b)
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[2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?)

-[3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b]
-(https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b)
+[3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b)
257 6th December 2023 14:17:35 LeodF ascent Bon Voyage notes_pretty
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<blockquote> <p>I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, &amp; I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes &amp; I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/">https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/</a></p> <p>[2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?si=226fe029a4e54c46">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?si=226fe029a4e54c46</a></p>
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<blockquote> <p>I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, &amp; I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes &amp; I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/">https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/</a></p> <p>[2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?</a></p> <p>[3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b)</p>
258 6th December 2023 14:17:35 LeodF ascent Bon Voyage notes
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> I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, & I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes & I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable. ### References [1] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/](https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/) [2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?si=226fe029a4e54c46](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?si=226fe029a4e54c46)
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> I loved the process, unlocking the puzzle, & I also feel grateful to have found such a wonderful hard line. I've spent years searching for really hard trad routes & I know how rare they are. Rarer than hard sport lines because you need not only the holds, but also protection. And where there's gear, there are often big holds, making them easier. Bon Voyage feels like a miracle in that it has an 'only-just-there' improbable line of tiny bullet hard sandstone holds, with only just enough gear to make it safe and justifiable. ### References [1] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/](https://www.instagram.com/p/CocodAqofQ5/) [2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?) [3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b)
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-[2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?si=226fe029a4e54c46](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?si=226fe029a4e54c46)
+[2] Interview on the Lattice Training Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rLiVqJKDnQbxY9fGeoGxK?)
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+[3] Careless Talk Climbing - Episode 75: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b]
+(https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAuDaq2kSHM6L7vdDu6uu?VgOocw&nd=1&dlsi=f8421e2f3fa94b7b)
259 4th December 2023 18:18:33 remus ascent Couilles de Mammouth climb_id
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