Separate Reality | E5/7a Trad climb at Above The Cookie

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Originally graded 12a (~7a+) in the mid-80s it went down to 11d after a block at the end of the route broke off leaving a good edge .

Named after the Carlos Castenada book.

Contributors
remus
27 contributions since 28th February 2021.
duncancritchley
16 contributions since 23rd January 2026.

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Ascents

9 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

Before cams were available!

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CPECCAbDum7/
Ray Jardine Lead | worked 1979
Second ascent.

On pre placed gear.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CalEZXEFMV-/
Louise Shepherd Lead | onsight 1980-1982
Duncan Critchley Lead | flash Oct 1981

References

[1] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/529040177162162

[2] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/457933647606149

[3] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/453681641364683

[4] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/339232022809646

[5] https://www.instagram.com/p/C-9WTSTNYZH/

19 years after photographing Wolfgang Güllich on his iconic solo ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdi9l_0JUkc/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt_tfK4AY6u/