28 May 2013

9a/+ FA by Steve McClure (42)

Steve McClure reports that he has done a new link-up at Malham adding 10 meters of climbing, calling it Batman 9a/+. It doesn’t matter what ‘9’ it is; 9a, 9a+ or 9b is just off the pace. However, it’s not a bad thing to put some kind of marker on a route. It’s up to the first ascensionist to at least have a stab; in a way it’s their duty. Though the finished route would be 'link up' in nature, it is clearly very valid and potentially better than the routes it deviates from. Without doubt its one of the best pieces of climbing I have ever managed.i> Steve has previously put up several 9a's and he is working on a significally harder project with a much harder start. Full story from Steve in the comments. (c) Tim Glasby
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