One of the first 8as in the UK. The name is a play on the book Testament of Youth and the fact Ben Moon was a mere 18 years old when he made the first ascent.
First climbed in 1984, for some time the route was cited as the first 8a in the UK. The nearby routes Masterclass and Oyster climbed by Jerry Moffatt the year before were subsequently upgraded to 8a. However, these were all narrowly superseded by Dave Cuthbertson's trad route Requiem (E8), featuring 8a/+ climbing.
7 successful ascents recorded.
| Climber | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Moon | Lead | yo-yo | 25th Jun 1984 | ||
| First ascent. 5 sessions. | ||||
| Jerry Moffatt | Lead | yo-yo | After 25th Jun 1984 | ||
| Second ascent. | ||||
| Simon Nadin | Lead | flash | 1985-1989 | ||
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Late 1980s. |
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| Emma Twyford | Lead | flash | 29th May 2011 | ||
| Dave Cuthbertson | Lead | worked | |||
| Felicity Butler | Lead | worked | |||
| Jude Spancken | Lead | worked | |||