26/08/2026
After lots of walking up big hills this summer, it’s very nice to be home to some great weather and finally pull on the arms! A fun couple of trad routes mixed in with some good sport climbing.
Photos of Devil Dries Out E5 6a** — really good climbing in an amazing position. Old fixed gear, hollow rock and weak arms made this a bit of a character-building experience. Calum summed it up perfectly: “Jack, you now have lots of character.” 🤣 I’ll have to come back for a clean lead on that one… or maybe not!
Also got to enjoy Lucky Devil E5 6a**, a nice new route by Cal. Thanks for the amazing shots Jethro Kiernan photography
The other shots are Right Wall E5 6a***. I’ve put off doing this for the last eight years, mostly through fear of blowing the onsight on such a classic. Really, you just have to get on these routes — it turned out to be super steady compared to what I’d built up in my head. A very memorable evening with glorious light in the Pass and constant banter from Pavitt!
God, it’s good to be home!
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