Breakaway | E6 (approx) Multi-pitch at Henna

United Kingdom / England / Bude
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5 pitches.

The ultimate shale horror. [1]

References

[1] Hope, D., Wilkinson, B. (2000). North Devon and Cornwall. United Kingdom: Climbers' Club.

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Ascents

6 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Mick Fowler Alternate Leads | onsight 7th Jul 1979
First ascent.
Frank Ramsey Alternate Leads | onsight 1989
With Dave Thomas.
Fourth ascent.

References

[1] Mountain Issue 140 (1991), page 16 /library/11326/mountain-140
Ben Bransby Lead | onsight 17th Jul 2002
With Martin Perry.

Memorably captured in the film Hard XS. [2]

You know you can't try too hard. You can't push too hard, you can't pull too hard. You just have to let it all sort of gently happen. You start trying to control it and you're nowehere.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/nine_moments_in_the_making_of_hardxs-757

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCbw0lsMxKE
With Dave Thomas.

I've never been so stressed seconding something. It should be easy, you're on a top rope.