Ryan Pasquill

Ryan has tried the route extensively over the course of a few years.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CVz-nKpoCuB/

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,10607.msg425334.html#msg425334

It was my 6th week of trying this year and 12th session. The Redpoint for me was pretty all out as usual. The crux is pretty close to the limit of my power, so doing it after climbing Raindogs requires a bit of mental tenacity. I guess you could say this is one of my strengths, as I'm almost as weak as Steve (McClure).

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BiRF6ofDgBi/

Bain was a dream route for me as a historical tick - it's up there with the likes of Action Directe, Hubble, Om, Mutation, Northern Lights etc. These are the kind of sport routes which inspire me the most. I'm not one for getting excited when I top routes out but have to say this one definitely gave me a 'c'mon yes!' moment. Next... It is time for home and work! [2]

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv8oUzjBuiT/

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2019/04/bain_de_sang_9a_by_ryan_pasquill-71911

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2009/12/ryan_pasquill_f8c++thats_my_lot-50756

[2] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,10607.msg231013.html#msg231013

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEK6AjGuOGY

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,10607.msg318944.html#msg318944

The same day as onsighting Windows of Perception.

Dan Varian:

I think one of the most naturally strong (and in the tall camp) climbers i've ever met is Ryan Pasquill and i'd say his ascent of shallow groove is the most undervalued ascent in uk bouldering. That is a problem that has repelled all comers, including myself (i've done the moves but i personally find them harder than those on Monk Life for example). [1]

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,30355.msg594354.html#msg594354

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/55949380 @ 52mins

Dan Varian:

Ryan crushed it in an amazing display of multi talented finger strength, boning the initial pocket to kingdom come and fully booting round to snag the hold as a mono! [2]

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,10607.msg301697.html#msg301697

[2] http://beastmakerblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/sporadically-slippystones.html

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php?topic=6362.0

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywv1fLkCfYc

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2009/01/ryan_pasquill_climbs_wall_left_of_new_statesman-45552

I was a lot more scared than on both End of the Affair and Gaia. I'd say it's definitely worth E8. Placing the pegs for the first time on lead wasn't ideal. I placed them slightly to the left of where they should have been. I didn't trust them at all.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2010/10/ryan_pasquill_flashes_knockin_on_heavens_door-58563

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2015/06/divided_years_e89_ground_up_-_mchaffie+pasquill-69801

[2] https://vimeo.com/187316913

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2017/08/the_big_issue_e9_6c_for_mchaffie_and_pasquill-71234

References

[1] On The Edge 119, page 10

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,10607.msg427524.html#msg427524

References

[1] On The Edge Issue 90, page 70

References

[1] On The Edge Issue 91, page 86

Ryan watched Adam Lincoln headpoint the line before going for the flash.

References

[1] On The Edge 122, page 14.

The same day as onsighting The Medium.

References

[1] Llanberis Slate. United Kingdom: Ground Up, 2011.

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/74209295