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The Walk on the Wild Side. HVS 5a
5.8+ YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British
Avg: 2 from 1 vote
Type: | Trad, 195 ft (59 m), 2 pitches |
FA: | Paul Ross Pete Armstrong. Aug 4th 1995 |
Page Views: | 579 total · 3/month |
Shared By: | Paul Ross on Dec 25, 2009 |
Admins: | Chris Owen, Euan Cameron |
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Description
Takes a direct line up the very center of the crag . Starts above the same Hawthorn bush as Plastic Happiness.An exposed adventure up the central section of Falcon crag. Possibly still awaiting a second ascent?
P1)Boldly climb the bulges directly above the hawthorn ,then follow the right facing groove . Climb slightly up left and back diagonally right,follow a broken seam to the foot of the obvious three step groove.Belay near its top on a small ledge .Large friend or Hex useful for belay.(4c)5.7+ 100'
P2)From the top of the ramp climb straight up the very steep wall to a niche where the difficulties ease.Follow easier rock directly to the summit with fine views..5.8 (5a) 95'
P1)Boldly climb the bulges directly above the hawthorn ,then follow the right facing groove . Climb slightly up left and back diagonally right,follow a broken seam to the foot of the obvious three step groove.Belay near its top on a small ledge .Large friend or Hex useful for belay.(4c)5.7+ 100'
P2)From the top of the ramp climb straight up the very steep wall to a niche where the difficulties ease.Follow easier rock directly to the summit with fine views..5.8 (5a) 95'
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