Hold Fast, Hold True | E10 Trad climb at Whale Rock

United Kingdom / Scotland / Highland Council / Fort William
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Quick Info

Grade E10
Type Trad climb
Crag Whale Rock
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Schist
History
First ascent Julian Lines (Jun 2013)
Recorded repeats 2

Quick Info

Grade E10
Type Trad climb
Crag Whale Rock
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Schist
History
First ascent Julian Lines (Jun 2013)
Recorded repeats 2
See also Hold Fast.
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9 contributions since 3rd January 2021.

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Ascents

3 successful ascents and 1 unsuccessful attempt recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

Prior to making the first ascent Jules took a very spicy fall, fortunately he walked away unscathed.

It's a world class solo for sure. Grade wise I thought it to be around 8a/8a+ with the direct finish though do not do an awful lot of sport climbing, the top section is a grade easier than the lower section but obviously way higher and so puts at least half an E-grade on top of the lower E9 section. I'm really pleased to have finally done it, for me to climb it everything had to come together as I'm not as strong as Macleod or Birkett who can power their way out of trouble.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWK1fkBqB1Q

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/06/julian_lines_climbs_hold_fast_hold_true_-_e910-68145

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzDKXm4zXYM
Iain Small Solo | worked May 2021

References

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

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2022/04/hold_fast_hold_true_e10_7a_by_franco_cookson-73029

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEVf654fc1g

References

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