Catapult | 8A+ Boulder problem at Kyloe-In-The-Woods

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Chris Graham
Added at 20:12 on 24 December 2023
Will Atkinson
Added at 07:02 on 17 February 2023
Dan Varian
Added at 07:02 on 17 February 2023

Ascents

4 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Chris Graham Boulder | worked 2000s
First ascent.

Chris used a very tricky 'two step' sequence, where he jumped and then jumped off a foot pasted on the wall to gain a bit of extra height.

References

[1] On The Edge 118, page 18

Mike Mullins Boulder | worked Between 1st Jan 2000 and 1st Jan 2022
Will Atkinson Boulder | worked 21st Aug 2010
Dan Varian Boulder | worked 2022

With this ascent Dan had climbed every 8th grade problem in Northumberland. [1]

Chris's FA of this is one of the most impressive single moves ever done when body height is taken into account. decades ahead of its time and world cup comps still aren't setting double kick dynos off blank walls. 2 impressive repeats from Will Atkinson and Mike Mullins in 21 years and both were around 6ft 2-3 with a positive ape. Considering no one else has even done this and Monk's shows how specialised bouldering can be. 17 years of bouldering 8s in the county and i've scraped my way up (to the best of my knowledge) the independent 8's. On paper its nothing special, its a feat that Jack Palmieri has surpassed in a year which is incredible. On rock you have to deal with each line as they come sometimes. Catapult is there, Monks is there, they're both cool and thats what matters. There's a few of my own additions from along the way that've been memorable too. To me Northumberland will always be THE county. A place i'm always thankful to be able to be a climber in. [2]

References

[1] https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bRrEUd2U0S1NfuZbyQ7h3?

[2] https://www.flickr.com/photos/beastmaker/52502998907/