R 'n' S Special | E5 Trad climb at Raven Crag

United Kingdom / England / Westmorland and Furness / Ambleside
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Quick Info

Grade E5
Type Trad climb
Crag Raven Crag
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Rhyolite
History
First ascent Graham Summers, Ed Cleasby (May 1977)
Recorded repeats 1

Quick Info

Grade E5
Type Trad climb
Crag Raven Crag
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Rhyolite
History
First ascent Graham Summers, Ed Cleasby (May 1977)
Recorded repeats 1

R 'n' S stands for the Rock and Slime club, a loose collection of 1970s Lakes climbers, a parody of the Rock and Ice club of Brown and Whillans.

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[1] https://www.xcflight.com/the-climbing-years/

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Ascents

3 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent. 1 point of aid. Pre-placed gear.

A nut for aid was placed from abseil after a first unsuccessful attempt.

Ed Cleasby Second May 1977
First ascent.
Dave Cuthbertson Lead 1st June 1977-1st June 1979
First free ascent.