Shaft of a Dead Man | E7 Trad climb on Clogwyn Du'r Arddu

United Kingdom / Wales / Caernarfon
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Quick Info

Grade E7
Type Trad climb
Crag Clogwyn Du'r Arddu
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Rhyolite
History
First ascent John Redhead (1991)
Recorded repeats 2

Quick Info

Grade E7
Type Trad climb
Crag Clogwyn Du'r Arddu
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Rhyolite
History
First ascent John Redhead (1991)
Recorded repeats 2
Contributors
9 contributions since 8th November 2022.
9 contributions since 7th August 2026.
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Ascents

3 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

I had just recovered from a paralysing virus, no doubt self-induced, as most viruses are, which hospitalized me for several days. The births of four paintings (titled The Shaft of a Dead Man) were no doubt the product of this alternative head space. [1]

References

[1] Dixon, N. (2004). Clogwyn Dur Arddu: Climbers' Club Guide to Wales, page 188. United Kingdom: Climbers' Club.

References

[1] https://www.jamesmchaffie.com/caffs-blog/clogwyn-duarddu-margins-of-the-mind
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/clogwyn_dur_arddu_cloggy-457/shaft_of_a_dead_man-2141