One of the first sport routes in the UK to be climbed in 'red point' style, where the moves were practised before the final ascent. Prior to this routes were more typically climbed onsight or in yoyo style where pre-practicing the moves wasn't allowed.
Originally given E7 7a. Early on the lip of a pocket on the route fell off making the route harder. Jerry Moffatt attempted to repair the hold but the repair quickly failed. Jerry re-climbed it with the pocket in the worse state. Around the same time Mark Pretty also applied some sika to the back of the pocket to try and reduce seepage.
9 recorded ascents.
Climber | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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Jerry Moffatt | Lead | worked | Aug 1984 | E7 |
First ascent.
The start has gotten harder over time. Originally 8a+. |
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Ron Fawcett | Lead | worked | 1984 | |
Ben Moon | Lead | worked | 1985 | |
Alan Watts | Lead | worked | 1985 | |
Antoine Le Menestrel | Solo | worked | 8th Aug 1985 | |
An astonishing ascent of one of the hardest routes in the UK at the time. The ascent was recreated by Ned Feehally in Statement of Youth.
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/antoine_le_menestrels_diary_soloing_revelations-12001 |
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Martin Atkinson | Lead | worked | Before 1st Jan 1991 | |
References[1] The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192 |
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John Welford | Lead | worked | Before 1st Jan 1991 | |
References[1] The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192 |
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Ed Morgan | Lead | worked | Before 1st Jan 1991 | |
References[1] The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192 |
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Ian Dunn | Lead | worked |