David Fitzgerald has made the first ascent of the low start to Randy Puro's classic Yosemite testpiece, The Shield, 8A/V11. He has named the low start Last Line of Defense, and has proposed a grade of 8C+/V16.
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Tool tethers prevent the gigantic problem of dropping an ice tool on a long alpine route. The commercial ones work fine; however they can be a bit expensive. Here's a way to make your own.
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https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/diy-ice-tool-tethers
The Climbing Works International Festival kicks off tomorrow morning, and there's a stacked schedule across the weekend!
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Just a week after Alex Megos made the fourth ascent of the route,Jorge Daz-Rullo has made the fifth ascent of Change, 9b+.
https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774382
