The Bitch | 8A+ Boulder problem at Back Bowden Doors

United Kingdom / England / Northumberland / Alnwick

Steve Crowe:

The crags in The County have suffered at the hands of increasing traffic, even the hardest routes have been affected. Not long after Andrews ascent of The Bitch 8A+ at Back Bowden Doors the hold on the lip which was a smear when he did it became a finger jug. Despite this it still went on to frustrate many strong climbers until his good friend Martin Smith got the second ascent in 2006.

References

[1] https://climbonline.co.uk/2020/05/05/andy-earl-on-top-of-the-world/

Contributors
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Ascents

2 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Andy Earl Boulder | worked 2003
First ascent.
Second ascent.