There are no names mentioned here at all, as my intention is not to discredit an individual (!), but for gods sake, climb things properly and not for the downgrading or first ascent glory. Tide of Dreams has had a couple of ascents now I think - so, who got there first?
Wouldn't it have been a bit easier to comment on the video/blog rather than here?
http://redclimbing.blogspot.com/2011/01/magic-of-porth-ysgo-dry-bouldering-its.html
If I see one more video featuring "The Drive to the Crag" I am going to drive into Keswick and kill something. "I'M AS MAD AS HELL, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE!"Man, it's been a hard week in the North Lakes...
I am going to drive into Keswick and kill something. "I'M AS MAD AS HELL, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE!"
How well documented are the sequences to the problems in question? I know NWB covers Porth Ysgo, but haven't looked at it in a while, and have no idea whether these problems precede its publication or are afterwards. If afterwards where are the starting holds/positions/sequences documented for potential repeat ascentionists to get things right? Could it simply be that not enough information was at this persons disposal so they climbed what they thought was the obvious line?
There are no names mentioned here at all, as my intention is not to discredit an individual (!),
Mick - what's the score?