Archangel | E3 Trad climb at Stanage


Also known as Saul's Arête.

Niall Grimes:

Matthew, in chapter 14, tells the story of the disciples seeing Jesus walk on the lake:

28 Peter called to Him 'Lord, if it is you, tell me to come to you over the water'. 'Come' said Jesus.
29 Peter stepped down from the boat and walked over the water towards Jesus.
30 But when he saw the strength of the gale he was seized with fear; and beginning to sink, he cried 'Save me, Lord.'
31 Jesus at once reached out and caught hold of him, and said, 'Why did you hesitate? How little faith you have!'

This bible story serves well as an illustration of what you need to climb Archangel. It will confound the Book of Numbers. A man may well boulder 6c and redpoint 7c, but without faith he is no more likely to succeed than the man who has bouldered 5c, for without faith, even a rich man is more likely to get into the Kingdom of God than to climb Archangel. And you must have faith, not in the hand of god, but in thyself. [1]

References

[1] On The Edge Issue 67, page 43

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Ascents

2 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Don Whillans Top Rope | worked 1954

Complete with rubber inner tubes on his knees for added grip! [1]

References

[1] On The Edge Issue 107, page 44.

Ed Drummond Solo | worked Apr 1971
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/ed_drummond_1945-2019_-_a_retrospective-11940

[2] On The Edge Issue 107, pa

[3] Mountain Issue 21, page 12