There has been a long tradition of leaving the Grinah stones unrecorded. I strongly believe this should continue. At present it gives a totally unique experience on grit. There is a wealth of good bouldering with absolutely no guide. For once in your life you are really faced with the reality of the question, 'Why do I climb?' For most of us I think we like to think its not just to get a tick in the book or to eran big numbers. However at Grinah none of these are available and you'll soon discover whether you can remain motivated. Without names, grades or even photos you are reduced entirely to reading the rock and finding your own challenges.
Undocumented quality bouldering in a remote corner of the peak is perhaps a more precious thing than a complete historical record.
I thought as muchQuoteUndocumented quality bouldering in a remote corner of the peak is perhaps a more precious thing than a complete historical record. (from bonjoy in the above thread, can't do clever links)Is pretty fucked too.As the main issue, is there really space in the market for another guide? (that old can of worms reopened).
The book will cover all the main bouldering venues of the Peak District in one book, with many more low-grade problems than featured elsewhere
About as much space as there is for a new select guide to North Wales.
... I remember seeing Adrian Berry script checking for the new Peak bouldering guide at Raven Tor quite openly walking around with a copy of the Vertebrate guide in his hands.When quizzed he admitted what he was doing and answered "I want to make sure there aren't any mistakes"Truly beggars belief.
"The book will present grades in both ‘V’ grades and Font grades, and UK technical grades for easier problems which many British rock climbers are often more familiar with."
yeah yeah muthafuckers, you all knew it was coming, yet you all aksd for it, and NOW ITS COMING IN YOUR EARS:The Unified Grade Scale: 4c, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6a, V2, V3, V4, V5, 7a, 7a+, 7b, 7b+, 7c, 7c+, 8a, 8a+, 8b, 8b+, 8c....... The triple-fuck of grading systems steven hawking would be prowd.
I have been in email contact with Adrian (I have provided some pics)