There is some debate over this problem. Aidan Roberts first ascent used a brutal shoulder move and crimp in the roof. Will Bosi using a wobbly block in the roof, he also broke 3 feet in the lower section of the problem. Both gave the problem 8C.
In early 2025 Harry Constantine made a shock ascent, using different beta throughout and a wider foot for the first move. Aidan did use this foot in his ascent just for the second move, not the first move as Harry did, meaning a break is unlikely, although not implausible. Eli Cartwright then made the 4th ascent with a variation of Harry's beta, and proposed 8A+. Following Elis ascent, Harry agreed a grade around 8B would be appropriate, however wasn't very firm on his suggestion.
It seems the date of specific foot breaks are unknown.
After this in mid 2025, a bloc in the roof which previous ascensionists had noted was insecure broke, as well as the left hand starting hold breaking off, making the problem significantly easier again. Callum Amos then accented the problem, estimating a grade of 8A/+.
5 recorded ascents.
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| Aidan Roberts | Boulder | worked | Aug 2020 | 8C |
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First ascent.
Rounded off the session by repeating Isla de Encanta and Shallow Groove! References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/08/aidan_roberts_climbs_new_font_8c_at_trowbarrow-72461 |
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| Will Bosi | Boulder | worked | 12th Jun 2022 | 8C |
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Second ascent.
References |
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| Harry Constantine | Boulder | worked | 13th Mar 2025 | 8B |
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Third ascent. 1 session.
Harry suggested 8B after Elis ascent. He didn't know exactly how it felt. References |
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| Eli Cartwright | Boulder | worked | 1st Apr 2025 | 8A/8A+ |
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Eli used a higher foot and suggested 8A/+. |
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| Callum Amos | Boulder | worked | 2nd Aug 2025 | 8A/8A+ |
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Easier than Isla de Encanta.
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