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Title: [Buzzing Badgers] [E4 6a] [Ravensnest Tor, Amber Valley]
Post by: Potash on June 03, 2013, 06:40:40 pm

This route climbs the roofs between Superstitious and Badgered Buzzard. Climb the friable wall to gain the jamming crack and corner leading through the roofs to meet the Badgered Buzzard traverse just past the wobbly foot hold. Continue past the belay to climb the corner to the left of the roof as for Badgered Buzzard. Finish direct up the prow of Mzunga. An epic direct line up the highest point of the crag.

Worth climbing ***

Title: Re: [Buzzing Badgers] [E4 6a] [Ravensnest Tor, Amber Valley]
Post by: Neil F on June 03, 2013, 08:23:19 pm

An epic line, yes!  But not a first ascent, I'm afraid...

Paul Harrison (accompanied by Simmo) led this a couple of years ago.  I happened to be on the crag that day, and photographed the first ascent.  :sorry:

Neil

Title: Re: [Buzzing Badgers] [E4 6a] [Ravensnest Tor, Amber Valley]
Post by: Potash on June 03, 2013, 08:37:28 pm

Good stuff. It was suspiciouly clean!

I had a brief look for any reports but failed to spot any write up. It's a good line, what did they call it and what grade was offered.