Isn't she the woman who actually nearly flashed it last year? I seem to recall reading that in R&I.
I thought Salathe was supposed to be 8b+ (14.a) or have I just made that up/got confused with the nose?
I have heard that 'Wheel of Life' at Mt Stapylton had a fifth ascent last weekend from Ben Cossey. There are whispers of a downgrade but I haven't seen any further details on the www as yet and my source here only had sketchy information.
What's the accepted free ascent style for the headwall these days? isn't there some distinction between doing it with belays and making it one long pitch?
Jules Littlefair ticked Predator (8b) at Malham last week! Go Girl!!!Just shows what dedication, hard training and the lure of a McDonald Happy Meal can bring.
Quote from: Turboman on October 07, 2011, 09:15:22 amJules Littlefair ticked Predator (8b) at Malham last week! Go Girl!!!Just shows what dedication, hard training and the lure of a McDonald Happy Meal can bring.Jules has blogged about doing Predator: http://blog.rab.uk.com/category/athletes/jules-littlefair/Word is she is training so hard she passed out doing a pull-up session
8c+ (The Crew, Rifle) on-sight for Ramon Julien Puigblanque
5 foot 2, what a beast.
Quote from: Stubbs on October 14, 2011, 08:13:47 am5 foot 2, what a beast. Bad news for fans of the 'you need very specific genetics to climb at the highest level' argument.
Quote from: cheque on October 14, 2011, 09:34:08 amQuote from: Stubbs on October 14, 2011, 08:13:47 am5 foot 2, what a beast. Bad news for fans of the 'you need very specific genetics to climb at the highest level' argument.aka shortarses who use reach as an excuse.
5 foot 2, but with arms to his knees....
Sasha Digiulian has done Pure imagination (9a) at Red River Gorge. Beast.http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=64553