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jagman
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17 years ago

Are all the pitches laddered? and if so are they all in this condition?

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simonrl
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17 years ago

First pitch is 3 or 4 ladders, all pretty much in this condition, although I can't remember exactly the state they were in. The 2nd pitch is roped, short desent to a deviation and then about a 70' free space drop :)

Edit, thanks Wyn, it's a deviation not a rebelay

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Wyn
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Newbie

17 years ago

I think there are four ladders on three stages, that is two ladders are joined together. I seem to remember (last time I went down was in 2004) that the "join" is a bit iffy, so best to support most of your weight on a rope. Also don't forget to put the deviation on the last pitch (free hang), as it's a ****** to get over the lip when ascending.