Leopold Von Buch

Written by LakesBloc Saturday, 03 September 2005 00:00

After a couple of short (skin tearing) sessions at Carrock Fell Greg Chapman has climbed a superb new problem on an obvious 6m high, slightly overhanging, wall, which is located 250m up the hill from the Northern Group. The wall is climbed via a tenuous sequence of crimpy technical moves to an obvious ramp and pleasant finish. A sit start seems possible but would be a more attractive proposition in winter conditions. Due to the particularly humid summer conditions Greg snatched (literally!) the first ascent at around 7.30am, which involved a 6am from the south Lakes!
The problem is called Leopold Von Buch and is thought to be around the 7b+/V8 mark, although cooler conditions could unlock an easier sequence?