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Recent Contributions

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2241 14th May 2026 11:54:04 UTC ben_sandi climb Pride of Place crag_name
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Lower Yosemite Falls
2242 14th May 2026 11:54:04 UTC ben_sandi climb Pride of Place crag_id
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2243 14th May 2026 11:42:52 UTC ben_sandi climb Pride of Place crag_name
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Yosemite Bouldering
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2244 14th May 2026 11:42:52 UTC ben_sandi climb Pride of Place crag_id
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2245 14th May 2026 11:23:40 UTC ben_sandi crag 140 Intersection Other Name
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2246 14th May 2026 11:23:24 UTC ben_sandi crag 140 Intersection notes_pretty
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<p>Intersection of the 120 &amp; 140.</p>
2247 14th May 2026 11:23:24 UTC ben_sandi crag 140 Intersection notes
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Intersection of the 120 & 140.
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2248 14th May 2026 11:17:29 UTC ben_sandi crag Curry Village Boulders Other Name
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2249 14th May 2026 11:10:09 UTC ben_sandi crag Yosemite Bouldering redirect_crag_id
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2250 14th May 2026 11:09:24 UTC ben_sandi climb Pride of Place notes_pretty
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<p>Yosemite </p>
2251 14th May 2026 11:09:24 UTC ben_sandi climb Pride of Place notes
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2252 13th May 2026 21:47:24 UTC ben_sandi crag Hartland Quay notes_pretty
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<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Some history about the crag on pg.4 <a href="https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf</a></p>
2253 13th May 2026 21:47:24 UTC ben_sandi crag Hartland Quay notes
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### References [1] Some history about the crag on pg.4 [https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf](https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf)
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+[1] Some history about the crag on pg.4 [https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf](https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf)
2254 13th May 2026 21:42:54 UTC ben_sandi climb Ache Ball (pre-break) notes_pretty
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<blockquote> <p>The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to <a href="/climber/1755/simon-young" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simon Young</a> when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from Stu Littlefair and Rob Sutton who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out.</p> <p>When James Pearson and Keith Bradbury made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p>Over the years, hold breakages have left the boulder no longer climbable.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf</a></p>
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<blockquote> <p>The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to <a href="/climber/1755/simon-young" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simon Young</a> when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from <a href="/climber/141/stuart-littlefair" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stu Littlefair</a> and <a href="/climber/202/rob-sutton" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rob Sutton</a> who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out.</p> <p>When <a href="/climber/153/james-pearson" rel="noopener noreferrer">James Pearson</a> and <a href="/climber/300/keith-bradbury" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keith Bradbury</a> made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p>Over the years, hold breakages have left the boulder no longer climbable.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf</a></p>
2255 13th May 2026 21:42:54 UTC ben_sandi climb Ache Ball (pre-break) notes
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> The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to [Simon Young](/climber/1755/simon-young) when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from Stu Littlefair and Rob Sutton who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out. > > When James Pearson and Keith Bradbury made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1] Over the years, hold breakages have left the boulder no longer climbable. ### References [1] [https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf](https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf)
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> The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to [Simon Young](/climber/1755/simon-young) when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from [Stu Littlefair](/climber/141/stuart-littlefair) and [Rob Sutton](/climber/202/rob-sutton) who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out. > > When [James Pearson](/climber/153/james-pearson) and [Keith Bradbury](/climber/300/keith-bradbury) made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1] Over the years, hold breakages have left the boulder no longer climbable. ### References [1] [https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf](https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf)
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-> The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to [Simon Young](/climber/1755/simon-young) when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from Stu Littlefair and Rob Sutton who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out.
+> The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to [Simon Young](/climber/1755/simon-young) when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from [Stu Littlefair](/climber/141/stuart-littlefair) and [Rob Sutton](/climber/202/rob-sutton) who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out.
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-> When James Pearson and Keith Bradbury made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1]
+> When [James Pearson](/climber/153/james-pearson) and [Keith Bradbury](/climber/300/keith-bradbury) made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1]

Over the years, hold breakages have left the boulder no longer climbable.
2256 13th May 2026 21:41:52 UTC ben_sandi climber Stuart Littlefair Other Name
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2257 13th May 2026 21:41:28 UTC ben_sandi climb Ache Ball (pre-break) notes_pretty
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<blockquote> <p>The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to <a href="/climber/1755/simon-young" rel="noopener noreferrer">[Simon] Young</a> when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from Stu Littlefair and Rob Sutton who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out.</p> <p>When James Pearson and Keith Bradbury made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p>Over the years, hold breakages have left the boulder no longer climbable.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf</a></p>
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<blockquote> <p>The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to <a href="/climber/1755/simon-young" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simon Young</a> when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from Stu Littlefair and Rob Sutton who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out.</p> <p>When James Pearson and Keith Bradbury made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p>Over the years, hold breakages have left the boulder no longer climbable.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf</a></p>
2258 13th May 2026 21:41:28 UTC ben_sandi climb Ache Ball (pre-break) notes
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> The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to [[Simon] Young](/climber/1755/simon-young) when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from Stu Littlefair and Rob Sutton who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out. > > When James Pearson and Keith Bradbury made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1] Over the years, hold breakages have left the boulder no longer climbable. ### References [1] [https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf](https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf)
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> The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to [Simon Young](/climber/1755/simon-young) when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from Stu Littlefair and Rob Sutton who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out. > > When James Pearson and Keith Bradbury made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1] Over the years, hold breakages have left the boulder no longer climbable. ### References [1] [https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf](https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf)
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-> The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to [[Simon] Young](/climber/1755/simon-young) when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from Stu Littlefair and Rob Sutton who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out.
+> The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to [Simon Young](/climber/1755/simon-young) when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from Stu Littlefair and Rob Sutton who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out.
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> When James Pearson and Keith Bradbury made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1]
2259 13th May 2026 21:39:38 UTC ben_sandi climb Ache Ball (pre-break) notes_pretty
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<blockquote> <p>The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to Young when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from Stu Littlefair and Rob Sutton who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out.</p> <p>When James Pearson and Keith Bradbury made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p>Over the years, hold breakages have left the boulder no longer climbable.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf</a></p>
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<blockquote> <p>The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to <a href="/climber/1755/simon-young" rel="noopener noreferrer">[Simon] Young</a> when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from Stu Littlefair and Rob Sutton who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out.</p> <p>When James Pearson and Keith Bradbury made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p>Over the years, hold breakages have left the boulder no longer climbable.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf</a></p>
2260 13th May 2026 21:39:38 UTC ben_sandi climb Ache Ball (pre-break) notes
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> The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to Young when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from Stu Littlefair and Rob Sutton who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out. > > When James Pearson and Keith Bradbury made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1] Over the years, hold breakages have left the boulder no longer climbable. ### References [1] [https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf](https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf)
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> The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to [[Simon] Young](/climber/1755/simon-young) when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from Stu Littlefair and Rob Sutton who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out. > > When James Pearson and Keith Bradbury made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1] Over the years, hold breakages have left the boulder no longer climbable. ### References [1] [https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf](https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf)
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-> The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to Young when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from Stu Littlefair and Rob Sutton who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out.
+> The jewel in the crown, and for some time the hardest boulder problem on the Culm coast, went to [[Simon] Young](/climber/1755/simon-young) when he climbed the obvious line on the low cave just north of the hotel, which was initially spotted by Quinn. A few sessions of work and the brutally powerful and technical steep arête of Ache Ball was born. This saw early repeats from Stu Littlefair and Rob Sutton who confirmed the 8A grade and quality, leading to it becoming the problem of the crag, and one that visiting climbers sought out.
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> When James Pearson and Keith Bradbury made a visit in 2005 Pearson took advantage of a very low beach and added a low start, naming it “Aching Balls”. Controversially, the pair suggested that this rated 7C+, and the original around 7C. Since then, more repeats have meant that the grade of Ache Ball has settled around 7C+. [1]

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