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	Country	Contributions	Between	Climbers	Crags	Climbs	Ascents
1	USA	1526	20th November 2025 – 4th November 2026	48	20	88	98
2	Australia	767	27th September 2025 – 29th June 2026	6	38	61	33
3	United Kingdom	625	19th November 2025 – 4th November 2026	34	14	24	49
4	Switzerland	308	24th January 2026 – 4th November 2026	6	3	14	38
5	France	300	6th January 2026 – 4th November 2026	15	3	12	34
6	Austria	210	12th November 2025 – 22nd June 2026	5	2	8	22
7	Italy	163	18th November 2025 – 2nd November 2026	9	3	12	12
8	Pakistan	118	11th April 2026 – 26th April 2026	0	0	1	7
9	Spain	105	20th February 2026 – 16th May 2026	5	0	10	11
10	Germany	103	3rd February 2026 – 26th June 2026	7	0	7	10

	Date	Time	User	Type	Name	Attribute
2261	13th May 2026	21:38:56 UTC	ben_sandi	climb	Ache Ball (pre-break)	notes_pretty
Before <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> <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> After <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>
2262	13th May 2026	21:38:56 UTC	ben_sandi	climb	Ache Ball (pre-break)	notes
Before > 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] ### References [1] [https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf](https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf) After > 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) Diff --- before +++ after @@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ > > 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)
2263	13th May 2026	21:36:52 UTC	ben_sandi	climb	Ache Ball (pre-break)	notes_pretty
Before `None` After <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> <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>
2264	13th May 2026	21:36:52 UTC	ben_sandi	climb	Ache Ball (pre-break)	notes
Before `None` After > 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] ### References [1] [https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf](https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf) Diff --- before +++ after @@ -1 +1,7 @@ - +> 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] + +### References + +[1] [https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf](https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf)
2265	13th May 2026	21:34:23 UTC	ben_sandi	climb	Ache Ball (pre-break)	Currently Unclimbable
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2266	13th May 2026	21:34:08 UTC	ben_sandi	climb	Ache Ball (pre-break)	climb_name
Before `Ache Ball` After `Ache Ball (pre-break)`
2267	13th May 2026	21:33:08 UTC	ben_sandi	ascent	Simon Young's ascent of Ache Ball (pre-break)	notes_pretty
Before `<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369</a></p> <p>[2] <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>` After `<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369</a></p> <p>[2] Hartland Quay Guide (some history 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>`
2268	13th May 2026	21:33:08 UTC	ben_sandi	ascent	Simon Young's ascent of Ache Ball (pre-break)	notes
Before `### References [1] [https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369](https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369) [2] [https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf](https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf)` After `### References [1] [https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369](https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369) [2] Hartland Quay Guide (some history 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)` Diff --- before +++ after @@ -2,4 +2,4 @@ [1] [https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369](https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369) -[2] [https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf](https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf) +[2] Hartland Quay Guide (some history 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)
2269	13th May 2026	21:32:07 UTC	ben_sandi	media	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGSo95HFaFU&t=369	missing_right_to_reproduce
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2270	13th May 2026	21:32:07 UTC	ben_sandi	media	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGSo95HFaFU&t=369	url
Before `None` After `https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGSo95HFaFU&t=369`
2271	13th May 2026	21:32:06 UTC	ben_sandi	ascent	Simon Young's ascent of Ache Ball (pre-break)	notes_pretty
Before `<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?si=Gh4-lSgwdGre13Ta&t=369">https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?si=Gh4-lSgwdGre13Ta&t=369</a></p>` After `<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369</a></p> <p>[2] <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>`
2272	13th May 2026	21:32:06 UTC	ben_sandi	ascent	Simon Young's ascent of Ache Ball (pre-break)	notes
Before `### References [1] [https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?si=Gh4-lSgwdGre13Ta&t=369](https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?si=Gh4-lSgwdGre13Ta&t=369)` After `### References [1] [https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369](https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369) [2] [https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf](https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf)` Diff `--- before +++ after @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ -### References - -[1] [https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?si=Gh4-lSgwdGre13Ta&t=369](https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?si=Gh4-lSgwdGre13Ta&t=369) +### References + +[1] [https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369](https://youtu.be/RGSo95HFaFU?t=369) + +[2] [https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf](https://javu.co.uk/Climbing/Guides/HartlandBouldering/Hartland_Miniguide_v3web.pdf)`
2273	13th May 2026	15:27:10 UTC	ben_sandi	media	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdsQFPnN3UY	missing_right_to_reproduce
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2274	13th May 2026	15:27:10 UTC	ben_sandi	media	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdsQFPnN3UY	url
Before `None` After `https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdsQFPnN3UY`
2275	13th May 2026	15:27:09 UTC	ben_sandi	ascent	Solly Kemball-Dorey's ascent of The Fisherman	ascent_dt_end
Before `None` After `2022-06-01`
2276	13th May 2026	15:27:09 UTC	ben_sandi	ascent	Solly Kemball-Dorey's ascent of The Fisherman	notes_pretty
Before `<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fdsQFPnN3UY">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fdsQFPnN3UY</a></p>` After `<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fdsQFPnN3UY" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fdsQFPnN3UY</a></p>`
2277	13th May 2026	15:27:09 UTC	ben_sandi	ascent	Solly Kemball-Dorey's ascent of The Fisherman	notes
Before `### References [1] [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fdsQFPnN3UY](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fdsQFPnN3UY)` After `### References [1] [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fdsQFPnN3UY](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fdsQFPnN3UY)` Diff `--- before +++ after @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -### References - +### References + [1] [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fdsQFPnN3UY](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fdsQFPnN3UY)`
2278	13th May 2026	12:39:00 UTC	ben_sandi	media	https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV0no_fE6Fw/	missing_right_to_reproduce
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2279	13th May 2026	12:39:00 UTC	ben_sandi	media	https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV0no_fE6Fw/	url
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2280	13th May 2026	12:39:00 UTC	ben_sandi	ascent	Bill Ramsey's ascent of Ghost Meat	ascent_dt_end
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