Meltdown | E11/8c+ Trad climb

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A project of Ron Kauk's before he suffered an injury which stopped him trying the line. Beth Rodden then invested substantial time and energy in to the line before making the first ascent in 2008. The line then waited an incredible 10 years before receiving a second ascent from Carlo Traversi.

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remus
23 contributions since 1st September 2021.
TdG
8 contributions since 11th November 2025.

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6 successful ascents recorded.

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An incredible ascent of one of the hardest pieces of trad climbing in the world at the time.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/beth_rodden_-meltdown__e11-_interview-864

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck8kSrKJrnY/

[3] Dosage Vol. V

A huge thanks to Beth Rodden for the vision, tenacity, and incredible climbing ability that brought this route to life over 10 years ago. The First Ascent of this route is a benchmark in the history of climbing and is one of the most impressive achievements I can think of in the last few decades. Respect.

References

[1] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/carlo-traversi-repeats-meltdown-beth-rodden-masterpiece-yosemite.html

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km6wJHdBOkg

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btdQE4fee44
Barbara Zangerl Fourth ascent. Lead | worked 28th Oct 2023

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Hcwqkujq2/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56-x5J5oAn8

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ7GprHjGMq/