The Napes

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Climbs

5 recorded climbs.

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First ascent.

An historic ascent, typically considered amongst the first modern rock climbs.

References

[1] Mountain Issue 108, page 18 /library/11130/mountain-108

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First ascent. With Dave Armstrong.
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First ascent.

I've never had to put so much effort into a route before - regularly slogging up to the crag and then having to go to work was so tiring. I tried bivvying below the crag but I was too knackered in the morning. [1]

References

[1] On The Edge Issue 100, page 10

Climb Grade # Recorded Ascents Ascents Recorded Between
Breathless E9 3 26th June 2000 – 1st January 2006
Incantations E6 2 1st August 1984 – 1st September 1984
Supernatural E5 1 1st July 1977 – 1st August 1977
The Wasdale Crack HS 3 27th June 1886 – 1st July 1986
The Crowley Route HS 1 1st January 1893 – 1st January 1894