Matt Cousins

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A very impressive solo ascent.

I warmed up, set up the top rope and did it first go of the day. I knew the highball was on! So we sorted out the pads, pulled the rope and I just went for it. It was a strange feeling, almost felt like my body took control and my head was just a passenger, that was until I reached the greasy slot and the rest in the groove when my brain had time to catch up with itself and I had the sudden realisation of what I was actually doing! Im glad I managed to hold it together somehow and not take a fall on the highball! Its definately the hardest climb that I have done physically and mentally.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5rb8Qk_X5g

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-oznSy4nD8

References

[1] https://www.scarpa.co.uk/blogs/blog/matt-cousins-top-5-gritstone-routes?srsltid=AfmBOoq5EPu_0BJ_so1fjZAVUXyY98cRm7aan7aQCNWM-y1BCUSS957v

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgmjjSTj6Hd/