The Zone | E9/8a Trad climb at Curbar Edge

United Kingdom / England / Hope Valley
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See also Zone Out.
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E Grades

E8 No vote
1 13

Ascents

14 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent. 7 sessions.

"The Zone" is a term used in Sports Psychology to describe a rarely-achieved heightened state of awareness experienced by some athletes during major events. This sensation is often accompanied by an extraordinary level of personal performance.

References

[1] http://www.thefreeclimber.com/articles/tfcDiaryZone.htm
Chris Cubitt Lead | worked 24th Feb 2003
Second ascent.
Third ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2bdROeVsH4?t=20

No pads or spotters!
Dan Bradley Lead | worked Dec 2009

References

[1] https://tomrandallclimbing.wordpress.com/tag/the-zone/

[2] https://tomrandallclimbing.wordpress.com/2013/03/22/the-grit-list-shakedown/

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/61843723
Nathan Lee Lead | worked 13th Nov 2013

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65rHl2igJn0

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C0mcrJpNUxf/?img_index=1
Joseph Mullett Lead | worked 6th Dec 2023
First female ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DEP1SmANw8y/

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2025/01/first_female_ascent_of_the_zone_e9_6c_by_mari_augusta_salvesen-73874

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyDoCnCved8

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DFk8s_1t4Hl/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWCaNg3Df2N/