Blazing 48s | 8A Boulder problem at Burbage

United Kingdom / England / Hope Valley

The climb uses bullet pock marks as handholds. The name may be a reference to .48 calibre guns from Westerns, though was also said to refer to a kind of ‘strong coffee’.

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/threads/uk-bouldering-firsts.3991/page-8#post-53140

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TdG
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remus
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Ascents

2 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

Climbed after Westworld and listed in the 1995 guide.

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/threads/uk-bouldering-firsts.3991/page-8#post-53140