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References

[1] Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal Number 154 - Vol 27 - May 1963

References

[1] Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal Number 154 - Vol 27 - May 1963

Arnis' 136th new route, and the last he recorded in his new routes book before he sadly died while soloing in the Alps. [1]

References

[1] Arnis Strapcans' first ascents book 2, Mountain Heritage Trust collection.

References

[1] Arnis Strapcans' first ascents book 2, Mountain Heritage Trust collection.

Rab Anderson writing in Mountain magazine:

On the Shelter Stone's Central Slabs the big event was Rick Campbell's ascent of Aphrodite, a big bold pitch based on Run of the Arrow. After free climbing the Snipers overlap he went up right to join Run of the Arrow which was followed to the runner placements where it moves left. Continuing up and right by some very hard climbing to gain a small ledge he then escaped off right to finish up Cupids Bow. This, including the crux 6c section above Run of the Arrow, was climbed on sight and returning the following day to inspect the upper section Campbell abseiled into his high point before continuing directly above to complete an extremely bold 20m plus runout. [1]

References

[1] Mountain Issue 136 (1990), page 15 /library/11325/mountain-136

I hadn't a piece of gear below me for 100ft. worthy of holding a dead pheasant, so I switch off and rush at the final 6a slab in the drizzle without care. I heave onto the belay and sit on my throne, regal, my mind lost in a world of chaos and aspirations - the Icon of Lust set in stone forever. [1]

References

[1] SMCJ Number 197 - Vol 39 - 2006