The Bridge of Ashes | 8C Boulder problem

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Named after the sci-fi novel of the same name by Roger Zelazny.

Contributors: remus (6 contributions since 09 Feb 2021)
Added 9th February 2021. Last updated 20th March 2024.

Pics + Vids

Dave Graham
Added at 06:04 on 26 April 2023
Matt Fultz
Added at 21:04 on 09 April 2021

Ascents

4 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Dave Graham Boulder | worked 8th Mar 2013 8C
First ascent.

One of the most challenging projects I have ever completed. I found and cleaned this line over a year ago, and have been trying intermittently ever since. Once I found the right method and realized the boulder was actually climbable, I thought it would be just about having the right skin and conditions. I thought it was in the bag. Oh how I was wrong!

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Iy8U660wqw

Daniel Woods Boulder | worked 10th Mar 2013 8B+
1 session.

This was the first time I had done a boulder of this difficulty in a session. It would not have been possible without the help of Dave. He cleaned this line, battled with it, and overcame. Dave inspires me in a way that he can turn nothing into something majestic. He is a wizard and never fails to amaze.

References

[1] https://climbingnarc.com/2013/03/quick-2nd-ascent-of-bridge-of-ashes-daniel-woods/

[2] https://climbingnarc.com/2013/05/daniel-woods-repeating-bridge-of-ashes-v15/

Jimmy Webb Boulder | worked 10th Nov 2013 8B+
Matt Fultz Boulder | worked 7th May 2019 8C