Great Western Route Grade Votings
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18m. Perhaps Almscliff's most famous classic. The steep corner leads to the roof and a large spike, traverse left into an exposed position and pull into a short crack with difficulty (hidden holds?). From a rest on the uncomfortable pedestal, finish up a short crack or, MUCH better, head right up the jamming crack on Western Front - the icing on the cake. Be aware of rope drag problems. USER COMMENTS
Please remove the unwanted beta from the route description!
Not 5 star, as in the old guide, but very good despite starting up another route. I've just voted for easy HVS but on second thoughts its standard!
One star, or two stars when done with the 5 star finish, which is the only good bit of climbing on the route.
The 5 star finish is the only way to finish this route - needs adding to the description!
It's a fantastic route. For an HVS climber this is as good as it gets. 3 stars, of course.
I'm sorry but this route is nowhere near as good or as hard as suicide wall, right unconq, sauls crack etc. Just about 2 stars. It is good, but its probably the most overhyped route I've ever done.
Unfortunately have to agree. Been building this route up so much that when I finally did it I found it easy (for Almscliff) and pretty ordinary. Did the finish out right and sat on top feeling more relieved that I didn't frigg it than extatic I'd done a route I've been saving for so long. Shame. VS 5a, two stars.
...ecstatic...
Agree with the above. This route is pleasant but overhyped. If your technique is sound, the route is not strenuous and the gear is fine. Simon is right about the description giving unnecessary beta (its a 40ft VS crack not Indian Face!). |