Change Log for Raven Tor

Overview

Total Changes

186

First Change

22nd Dec 2020

Last Change

23rd May 2025

Log

Date Time User Type Name Attribute
21 7th April 2025 18:53:06 remus - - notes_pretty
Before
<p>Raven Tor is a crag in the UK's Peak District that is known for it's concentration of hard, crimpy sport climbs. Most famously it is home to <a href="/climb/5/hubble">Hubble</a>, <a href="/climber/130/ben-moon">Ben Moon's</a> desperate route from 1990 which was one of the first 9a sport routes in the world.</p> <p>Slightly more recently, <a href="/climber/129/steve-mcclure">Steve McClure</a> established <a href="/climb/392/mutation">Mutation</a> in 1998 adding the hardest route at the crag. At the time Steve suggested a grade of 9a but it has proven very tricky to repeat with <a href="/climber/132/will-bosi">Will Bosi</a> suggesting the upgrade after taking many sessions to repeat it.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Pinches Wall topo from <a href="/library/9567/bouldering-in-the-peak-district-vol-ii">Bouldering in the Peak District Vol II</a> (1995), page 91</p> <p><img alt="/file/1e8a925b-d717-ca3c-8248-1167ca874601/pinches wall topo.png" src="Pinches Wall Topo" /></p>
After
<p>Raven Tor is a crag in the UK's Peak District that is known for it's concentration of hard, crimpy sport climbs. Most famously it is home to <a href="/climb/5/hubble">Hubble</a>, <a href="/climber/130/ben-moon">Ben Moon's</a> desperate route from 1990 which was one of the first 9a sport routes in the world.</p> <p>Slightly more recently, <a href="/climber/129/steve-mcclure">Steve McClure</a> established <a href="/climb/392/mutation">Mutation</a> in 1998 adding the hardest route at the crag. At the time Steve suggested a grade of 9a but it has proven very tricky to repeat with <a href="/climber/132/will-bosi">Will Bosi</a> suggesting the upgrade after taking many sessions to repeat it.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Pinches Wall topo from <a href="/library/9567/bouldering-in-the-peak-district-vol-ii">Bouldering in the Peak District Vol II</a> (1995), page 91</p> <p><img alt="Pinches Wall Topo" src="/file/1e8a925b-d717-ca3c-8248-1167ca874601/pinches wall topo.png" /></p>
22 7th April 2025 18:52:25 remus - - notes
Before
Raven Tor is a crag in the UK's Peak District that is known for it's concentration of hard, crimpy sport climbs. Most famously it is home to [Hubble](/climb/5/hubble), [Ben Moon's](/climber/130/ben-moon) desperate route from 1990 which was one of the first 9a sport routes in the world. Slightly more recently, [Steve McClure](/climber/129/steve-mcclure) established [Mutation](/climb/392/mutation) in 1998 adding the hardest route at the crag. At the time Steve suggested a grade of 9a but it has proven very tricky to repeat with [Will Bosi](/climber/132/will-bosi) suggesting the upgrade after taking many sessions to repeat it.
After
Raven Tor is a crag in the UK's Peak District that is known for it's concentration of hard, crimpy sport climbs. Most famously it is home to [Hubble](/climb/5/hubble), [Ben Moon's](/climber/130/ben-moon) desperate route from 1990 which was one of the first 9a sport routes in the world. Slightly more recently, [Steve McClure](/climber/129/steve-mcclure) established [Mutation](/climb/392/mutation) in 1998 adding the hardest route at the crag. At the time Steve suggested a grade of 9a but it has proven very tricky to repeat with [Will Bosi](/climber/132/will-bosi) suggesting the upgrade after taking many sessions to repeat it. ### References [1] Pinches Wall topo from [Bouldering in the Peak District Vol II](/library/9567/bouldering-in-the-peak-district-vol-ii) (1995), page 91 ![/file/1e8a925b-d717-ca3c-8248-1167ca874601/pinches wall topo.png](Pinches Wall Topo)
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Raven Tor is a crag in the UK's Peak District that is known for it's concentration of hard, crimpy sport climbs. Most famously it is home to [Hubble](/climb/5/hubble), [Ben Moon's](/climber/130/ben-moon) desperate route from 1990 which was one of the first 9a sport routes in the world.

-Slightly more recently, [Steve McClure](/climber/129/steve-mcclure) established [Mutation](/climb/392/mutation) in 1998 adding the hardest route at the crag. At the time Steve suggested a grade of 9a but it has proven very tricky to repeat with [Will Bosi](/climber/132/will-bosi) suggesting the upgrade after taking many sessions to repeat it.
+Slightly more recently, [Steve McClure](/climber/129/steve-mcclure) established [Mutation](/climb/392/mutation) in 1998 adding the hardest route at the crag. At the time Steve suggested a grade of 9a but it has proven very tricky to repeat with [Will Bosi](/climber/132/will-bosi) suggesting the upgrade after taking many sessions to repeat it.
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+### References
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+[1] Pinches Wall topo from [Bouldering in the Peak District Vol II](/library/9567/bouldering-in-the-peak-district-vol-ii) (1995), page 91
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+![/file/1e8a925b-d717-ca3c-8248-1167ca874601/pinches wall topo.png](Pinches Wall Topo)
23 7th April 2025 18:52:25 remus - - notes_pretty
Before
<p>Raven Tor is a crag in the UK's Peak District that is known for it's concentration of hard, crimpy sport climbs. Most famously it is home to <a href="/climb/5/hubble">Hubble</a>, <a href="/climber/130/ben-moon">Ben Moon's</a> desperate route from 1990 which was one of the first 9a sport routes in the world.</p> <p>Slightly more recently, <a href="/climber/129/steve-mcclure">Steve McClure</a> established <a href="/climb/392/mutation">Mutation</a> in 1998 adding the hardest route at the crag. At the time Steve suggested a grade of 9a but it has proven very tricky to repeat with <a href="/climber/132/will-bosi">Will Bosi</a> suggesting the upgrade after taking many sessions to repeat it.</p>
After
<p>Raven Tor is a crag in the UK's Peak District that is known for it's concentration of hard, crimpy sport climbs. Most famously it is home to <a href="/climb/5/hubble">Hubble</a>, <a href="/climber/130/ben-moon">Ben Moon's</a> desperate route from 1990 which was one of the first 9a sport routes in the world.</p> <p>Slightly more recently, <a href="/climber/129/steve-mcclure">Steve McClure</a> established <a href="/climb/392/mutation">Mutation</a> in 1998 adding the hardest route at the crag. At the time Steve suggested a grade of 9a but it has proven very tricky to repeat with <a href="/climber/132/will-bosi">Will Bosi</a> suggesting the upgrade after taking many sessions to repeat it.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Pinches Wall topo from <a href="/library/9567/bouldering-in-the-peak-district-vol-ii">Bouldering in the Peak District Vol II</a> (1995), page 91</p> <p><img alt="/file/1e8a925b-d717-ca3c-8248-1167ca874601/pinches wall topo.png" src="Pinches Wall Topo" /></p>
24 9th February 2025 12:44:21 remus climb Brandenburg Gate notes_pretty
Before
<p>Once an infamous project to the right of <a href="/climb/5/hubble">Hubble</a> at <a href="/crag/146/raven-tor">Raven Tor</a>. <a href="/climber/488/andy-pollitt">Andy Pollitt</a> climbed it with three points of aid as <a href="/climb/726/the-whore-of-babylon">The Whore of Babylon</a> at 8a in 1987, <a href="/climber/148">John Gaskins</a> claimed to have gotten close after many days of effort but never managed to complete it and <a href="/climber/132/will-bosi">Will Bosi</a> eventually made the first ascent in 2021.</p>
After
<p>Once an infamous project to the right of <a href="/climb/5/hubble">Hubble</a> at <a href="/crag/146/raven-tor">Raven Tor</a>. <a href="/climber/488/andy-pollitt">Andy Pollitt</a> climbed it with three points of aid as <a href="/climb/726/the-whore-of-babylon">The Whore of Babylon</a> at 8a in 1987, <a href="/climber/148">John Gaskins</a> claimed to have gotten close after many days of effort but never managed to complete it and <a href="/climber/132/will-bosi">Will Bosi</a> eventually made the first ascent in 2021.</p> <p>Around 8C as a boulder problem.</p>
25 9th February 2025 12:44:21 remus climb Brandenburg Gate notes
Before
Once an infamous project to the right of [Hubble](/climb/5/hubble) at [Raven Tor](/crag/146/raven-tor). [Andy Pollitt](/climber/488/andy-pollitt) climbed it with three points of aid as [The Whore of Babylon](/climb/726/the-whore-of-babylon) at 8a in 1987, [John Gaskins](/climber/148) claimed to have gotten close after many days of effort but never managed to complete it and [Will Bosi](/climber/132/will-bosi) eventually made the first ascent in 2021.
After
Once an infamous project to the right of [Hubble](/climb/5/hubble) at [Raven Tor](/crag/146/raven-tor). [Andy Pollitt](/climber/488/andy-pollitt) climbed it with three points of aid as [The Whore of Babylon](/climb/726/the-whore-of-babylon) at 8a in 1987, [John Gaskins](/climber/148) claimed to have gotten close after many days of effort but never managed to complete it and [Will Bosi](/climber/132/will-bosi) eventually made the first ascent in 2021. Around 8C as a boulder problem.
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-Once an infamous project to the right of [Hubble](/climb/5/hubble) at [Raven Tor](/crag/146/raven-tor). [Andy Pollitt](/climber/488/andy-pollitt) climbed it with three points of aid as [The Whore of Babylon](/climb/726/the-whore-of-babylon) at 8a in 1987, [John Gaskins](/climber/148) claimed to have gotten close after many days of effort but never managed to complete it and [Will Bosi](/climber/132/will-bosi) eventually made the first ascent in 2021.
+Once an infamous project to the right of [Hubble](/climb/5/hubble) at [Raven Tor](/crag/146/raven-tor). [Andy Pollitt](/climber/488/andy-pollitt) climbed it with three points of aid as [The Whore of Babylon](/climb/726/the-whore-of-babylon) at 8a in 1987, [John Gaskins](/climber/148) claimed to have gotten close after many days of effort but never managed to complete it and [Will Bosi](/climber/132/will-bosi) eventually made the first ascent in 2021.
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+Around 8C as a boulder problem.
26 4th February 2025 19:38:53 remus climb Body Machine notes_pretty
Before
<p>Originally started from a tree at the base of the route at 7c. The tree was sadly chopped by a mystery lumberjack in July 2008.</p> <p><a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/07/raven_tor_vandalised-45209">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/07/raven_tor_vandalised-45209</a></p>
After
<p>Originally started from a tree at the base of the route at 7c. The tree was sadly chopped by a mystery lumberjack during the night of Friday 18th July 2008.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <em>Climb</em> Issue 44, page 28</p> <p>[2] <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/07/raven_tor_vandalised-45209">https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/07/raven_tor_vandalised-45209</a></p>
27 4th February 2025 19:38:53 remus climb Body Machine notes
Before
Originally started from a tree at the base of the route at 7c. The tree was sadly chopped by a mystery lumberjack in July 2008. [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/07/raven_tor_vandalised-45209](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/07/raven_tor_vandalised-45209)
After
Originally started from a tree at the base of the route at 7c. The tree was sadly chopped by a mystery lumberjack during the night of Friday 18th July 2008. ### References [1] *Climb* Issue 44, page 28 [2] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/07/raven_tor_vandalised-45209](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/07/raven_tor_vandalised-45209)
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-Originally started from a tree at the base of the route at 7c. The tree was sadly chopped by a mystery lumberjack in July 2008.
+Originally started from a tree at the base of the route at 7c. The tree was sadly chopped by a mystery lumberjack during the night of Friday 18th July 2008.

-[https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/07/raven_tor_vandalised-45209](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/07/raven_tor_vandalised-45209)
+### References
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+[1] *Climb* Issue 44, page 28
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+[2] [https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/07/raven_tor_vandalised-45209](https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/07/raven_tor_vandalised-45209)
28 29th January 2025 22:32:59 remus climb Bullet the Blue Sky eight_a_nu_url
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https://www.8a.nu/crags/sportclimbing/united-kingdom/raven-tor/sectors/unknown-sector/routes/bullet-the-blue-sky/
29 1st January 2025 16:52:31 remus climb Fat Lip SDS eight_a_nu_url
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https://www.8a.nu/crags/bouldering/united-kingdom/raven-tor/sectors/raven-tor/routes/fat-lip-sit-start/
30 30th December 2024 08:10:37 remus - - rock_type_id
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7
31 30th December 2024 08:10:37 remus - - rock_type
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Limestone
32 30th December 2024 08:10:30 remus - - rock_type
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33 30th December 2024 08:10:30 remus - - rock_type_id
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34 30th December 2024 08:10:15 remus - - rock_type
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35 30th December 2024 08:10:15 remus - - rock_type_id
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36 24th December 2024 08:29:01 remus - - notes_pretty
Before
<p>Raven Tor is a crag in the UK's Peak District that is known for it's concentration of hard, crimpy sport climbs. Most famously, it is home to <a href="/climb/5/hubble">Hubble</a>, <a href="/climber/130/ben-moon">Ben Moon's</a> desperate route from 1990 which was the first 9a in the world.</p> <p>Slightly more recently, <a href="/climber/129/steve-mcclure">Steve McClure</a> established <a href="/climb/392/mutation">Mutation</a> in 1998 adding the hardest route at the crag. At the time Steve suggested a grade of 9a but it has proven very tricky to repeat with <a href="/climber/132/will-bosi">Will Bosi</a> suggesting the upgrade after taking many sessions to repeat it.</p>
After
<p>Raven Tor is a crag in the UK's Peak District that is known for it's concentration of hard, crimpy sport climbs. Most famously it is home to <a href="/climb/5/hubble">Hubble</a>, <a href="/climber/130/ben-moon">Ben Moon's</a> desperate route from 1990 which was one of the first 9a sport routes in the world.</p> <p>Slightly more recently, <a href="/climber/129/steve-mcclure">Steve McClure</a> established <a href="/climb/392/mutation">Mutation</a> in 1998 adding the hardest route at the crag. At the time Steve suggested a grade of 9a but it has proven very tricky to repeat with <a href="/climber/132/will-bosi">Will Bosi</a> suggesting the upgrade after taking many sessions to repeat it.</p>
37 24th December 2024 08:29:01 remus - - notes
Before
Raven Tor is a crag in the UK's Peak District that is known for it's concentration of hard, crimpy sport climbs. Most famously, it is home to [Hubble](/climb/5/hubble), [Ben Moon's](/climber/130/ben-moon) desperate route from 1990 which was the first 9a in the world. Slightly more recently, [Steve McClure](/climber/129/steve-mcclure) established [Mutation](/climb/392/mutation) in 1998 adding the hardest route at the crag. At the time Steve suggested a grade of 9a but it has proven very tricky to repeat with [Will Bosi](/climber/132/will-bosi) suggesting the upgrade after taking many sessions to repeat it.
After
Raven Tor is a crag in the UK's Peak District that is known for it's concentration of hard, crimpy sport climbs. Most famously it is home to [Hubble](/climb/5/hubble), [Ben Moon's](/climber/130/ben-moon) desperate route from 1990 which was one of the first 9a sport routes in the world. Slightly more recently, [Steve McClure](/climber/129/steve-mcclure) established [Mutation](/climb/392/mutation) in 1998 adding the hardest route at the crag. At the time Steve suggested a grade of 9a but it has proven very tricky to repeat with [Will Bosi](/climber/132/will-bosi) suggesting the upgrade after taking many sessions to repeat it.
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-Raven Tor is a crag in the UK's Peak District that is known for it's concentration of hard, crimpy sport climbs. Most famously, it is home to [Hubble](/climb/5/hubble), [Ben Moon's](/climber/130/ben-moon) desperate route from 1990 which was the first 9a in the world.
+Raven Tor is a crag in the UK's Peak District that is known for it's concentration of hard, crimpy sport climbs. Most famously it is home to [Hubble](/climb/5/hubble), [Ben Moon's](/climber/130/ben-moon) desperate route from 1990 which was one of the first 9a sport routes in the world.

Slightly more recently, [Steve McClure](/climber/129/steve-mcclure) established [Mutation](/climb/392/mutation) in 1998 adding the hardest route at the crag. At the time Steve suggested a grade of 9a but it has proven very tricky to repeat with [Will Bosi](/climber/132/will-bosi) suggesting the upgrade after taking many sessions to repeat it.
38 2nd November 2024 11:38:36 remus climb The Wild South grade
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39 2nd November 2024 11:38:36 remus climb The Wild South grade_id
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40 27th October 2024 09:37:41 remus climb Make it Funky thecrag_url
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https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/united-kingdom/raven-tor/route/18123355

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