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The following historical notes have been received from Mike Cocker:
First ascent of Parson's Gully (Scafell) May 1894 by Rev.T.C.V. Barstow (not Abraham & Blake 1898).
Jones and Collier's Climb, first ascent solo by O.G. Jones 22nd April 1898. Dr J. Collier suggested the line to Jones but was not involved in the first ascent.
Botterill's Slab, first ascent 3rd June 1903 (not 2nd June)
Gibson's Chimney, Scafell Pinnacle, first ascent H.O.S. Gibson June 1907 (not AH. Binns 1904)
Barton Exit from Moss Ghyll 5th September 1898 (not 1897)
Date of first ascent of Crowley' s Direct (Mickledore) 9th May 1894
An ascent of Deep Ghyll Buttress was made in 1893 by Norman Collie, Geoffrey Hastings and John Robinson.
Pikes Crag, Pulpit Rock Arete (28th June 1900) by HS Liesching and WB Frankland may follow a line similar to Wall and Crack Climb.
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Original Sin | |||
| Grade: E6 | Route Length: 43m | First Ascent: 17/06/1990 | Comments: 1 | |
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Central Buttress | |||
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Judas Priest Variation - The Rob Halford Finish | |||
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Pisgah Buttress Direct | |||
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Moss Ledge/Jones' Arete | |||
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Zenith | |||
| Grade: VS | Route Length: 100m | First Ascent: 05/08/1996 | Comments: 0 | |
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The Caledonian Orogeny | |||
| Grade: E2 | Route Length: 80m | First Ascent: 09/09/2004 | Comments: 1 | |
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Death Arete | |||
| Grade: E8 | Route Length: ? | First Ascent: 26/08/2003 | Comments: 0 | |