Gaskins Christens New Desperate’s

Written by LakesBloc Wednesday, 08 October 2003 00:00

As the hippy dude on Rampage says "Another future problem no longer in the future"...that's the case with the two problems recorded in the previous news report, as they are two (out of three) of the problems listed by Neil Kershaw in his excellent 'South Lakes History' article. And sticking with that theme John has decided to name the bulge/arete right of Yatsufusa at Thorn Crag Endangered Species (8a/V11). As for the central roof at Woodwell O'ert Road, that has been christened, At The Heart of it All (I presume for obvious reasons) and on reflection John feels this problem is worthy of the 8b+/V14 tag. After concluding his report, and in the context of the future problems listed, John quipped "The final one will be most tricky". Holey smokes! That's got to be a contender for the years biggest understatement to date!