Spots of Time | 9A Boulder problem at Swirl Crags

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Also known as Helvellyn Project.

The name is a reference to a poem by William Wordsworth:

There are in our existence spots of time,
That with distinct pre-eminence retain
A renovating virtue, whence, depressed,
By false opinion and contentious thought,
Or aught of heavier or more deadly weight,
In trivial occupations, and the round
Of ordinary intercourse, our minds
Are nourished and invisibly repaired;
A virtue, by which pleasure is enhanced,
That penetrates, enables us to mount
When high, more high, and lifts us up when fallen [3]

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHE6FsicWVk

[2] https://www.flickr.com/photos/beastmaker/53188941620/in/photostream/

[3] https://users.scc.spokane.edu/JRoth/Courses/World Masterpieces/POETRYCOMPENDIUM/spots_of_time.htm

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39 contributions since 19th November 2023.

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Ascents

3 recorded ascents, including 1 unsuccessful ascent.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Aidan Roberts Boulder | worked Feb 2024 9A
First ascent. Around 35 sessions.

10 sessions just to do the individual moves.

In terms of things I've done in climbing...I think it's the experience I'm most proud of, and I feel like it's really special to have found that so close to my home. [2]

References

[1] Helvellyn Project - Close Attempt

[2] https://www.patreon.com/posts/aidans-lakes-for-100865896

[3] https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cHKL3jWvp8A4QcZ1LS0YM?

[4] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/aidan_roberts_on_climbing_arrival_of_the_birds_and_spots_of_time-15792

[5] https://www.instagram.com/p/C7T3Lh5Ng2x/

[6] https://www.instagram.com/p/C7jIhiLN_C0/

[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnw_kyk0G5Q
Will Bosi Boulder | worked 19th Oct 2024 9A
Second ascent. 8 sessions.

One of the best hard boulders in the world. Aidan did an incredible job with the first ascent...A Perfect pure line. [3]

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DBY4dyjtLCn/?img_index=1

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2024/10/will_bosi_repeats_spots_of_time_9a-73826

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg5G1rZGyx0

[4] https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nCV4T3tL2t6rbKgIW1yw4?
Buster Martin Boulder | did not finish

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRAe0U8bwO8