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McHaffie makes first ascent of Yma O Hyd (E10 7a) - north Wales’ hardest trad route

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James McHaffie has just completed his summer mission in the Ogwen Valley making the first ascent of what he believes is now north Wales’ hardest trad route - Yma O Hyd (E10 7a).

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