142m, 7 pitches.
A brilliant, sustained trip crossing the central section of the main cliff.
7 pitches - 5b,5a,5c,5b,5c,5c,4c. The third pitch descends the Alien chimney from the Rat Race belay. There is a trick to this involving the spike at the start of the main pitch of Positron.
7 pitches - 5b,5a,5c,5b,5c,5c,4c. The third pitch descends the Alien chimney from the Rat Race belay. There is a trick to this involving the spike at the start of the main pitch of Positron.
M. Fowler, J. Stevenson Sep/1976.
Ticklists
James' 2015 Summer. , Extreme Girdle
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| Steve Long | 27 Sep, 2020 |
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βeta: The 2 pitches crossing Citadel can be done in one for the full E4 experience! | ||
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βeta: The 2 pitches crossing Citadel can be done in one for the full E4 experience! |
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| Misha | 27 May, 2019 |
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βeta: Stick a sacrificial sling and crab on the spike of Positron to protect the second on the downclimb. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Stick a sacrificial sling and crab on the spike of Positron to protect the second on the downclimb. |
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Route of Interest
The Big Groove Direct
Grade: E4 5c ***
(Gogarth North Stack and Main Cliff)