Smiling Buttress | 8B+ Boulder problem at Curbar Edge

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Highball.

One of the last great problems on grit. Tried by Ben Moon , Steve McClure and Ned Feehally before Tyler Landman made the first ascent. Hard and scary!

Contributors
remus
10 contributions since 23rd December 2020.

Pics + Vids

No pics or vids yet.

Ascents

3 recorded ascents, including 1 unsuccessful ascent.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Tyler Landman Boulder | worked 3rd Nov 2013
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWsXBwA1KGo

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/12/ty_landman_on_smiling_buttress-68545

[3] https://www.instagram.com/p/77JwJnqUF6/

[4] https://www.penninelines.com/emails/smilingbuttress
Alex Moore Boulder | worked 2nd Jan 2025 8B+
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVr-IJK7rz/

[2] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEdQDy1qpVj/

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2025/01/smiling_buttress_8b_receives_long-awaited_second_ascent-73878
Ben Moon Top Rope | did not finish 8B

Ben did all the moves but wasn't able to link it on a top rope.