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Skimbleshanks - taken late Dec. 2023 when the sun never reaches the bottom of the crag.
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Starting off on Skimbleshanks.
Skimbleshanks, taken late Dec. 2023, confirming the sun doesn't reach the base of the wall this time of the year.
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Fan Zhang
Dec 23, 2024
“Skimbleshanks - taken late Dec. 2023 when the sun never reaches the bottom of the crag.”  

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A newer photo of routes on the face.
Skimbleshanks. Start by stepping into the big hole by the first bolt. Climb the slab, with some thin moves, then turn the roof near the top.<br> <br> A 70m rope works well for lowering or rappelling; be careful if you use a 60m rope.
Taking a final go before a storm runs through.
The route loosely follows the red line. I couldn't see the bolts in the picture so it's off by a little, but it's close.
Loving it!
Irina Overeem turning the roof near the top of the pitch.
The big hole at the first bolt.
Nickie Kelly enjoying the slab moves on Skimbleshanks.
Knot your rope. A 60m isn't really long enough - the GriGri here is about 6 feet above the belay ledge - the belayer will have to climb up a bit to completely lower a lighter climber (with less rope stretch).
Getting higher....
Matt on Skimbleshanks.

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