Feeding the Pony | E8 Trad climb at Black Rocks


Also known as Prometheus Rising.

First ascent placed a large hex runner in the crak of Lean Man's Climb, up which the route started, at E7 7a. Subsequently soloed by Ben Heason with a slightly more direct start, eliminating the crack at E8.

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TdG
9 contributions since 11th August 2025.
remus
3 contributions since 21st February 2021.

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Ascents

3 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Mike Weeks Lead | worked 1999 E7
First ascent.

With a runner in Lean Man's Climb, up which the route starts. Still with ground fall potential from the last hard moves.

References

[1] On The Edge Issue 90, page 11 and 72

Tom de Gay Lead | worked Apr 2000 E7
Second ascent. 1 session.
Ben Heason Lead | worked After 1st Jan 2001 E8

Eliminating the crack the and the gear