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Post Mortem E4 5c

5.10d, Trad, 140 ft (42 m), 2 pitches,  Avg: 4 from 1 vote
FA: Paul Ross Peter Lockey May 19th 1956
International > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Lake District > Borrowdale Valley > Eagle Crag

Description

This climb done in 1956 was the first of its grade in the Lake District E4 5c (5.10d).The crack is a prominent feature of the crag.A classic of its type.This climb has seen many failed attempts .P1) Follow a flake crack diagonally to the right then a now vegetated crack that leads to a ledge at the base of the obvious crack.80'5.8.(5a)P2)Climb the offwidth crack over the bulge and continue up to the top.60' 5.10d (E4 5c)

Location

Eagle Crag,between Greenup Ghyll and Langstrath.See FRCC Guide book to Borrowdale

Protection

Normal rack with a couple a bigger cams.The FA party used two points of protection.See topo on The Sprogg route

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Al Manson taking flight from the crux.
[Hide Photo] Al Manson taking flight from the crux.
John above the crux
[Hide Photo] John above the crux
Al Manson
[Hide Photo] Al Manson
Peter Lockey and Paul Ross April 2013 on Castle Crag, Borrowdale with Eagle Crag in the background. Their ascent of Post Mortem 5.10d (E4 5c) in 1956 was the first of its grade in the Lake District.
[Hide Photo] Peter Lockey and Paul Ross April 2013 on Castle Crag, Borrowdale with Eagle Crag in the background. Their ascent of Post Mortem 5.10d (E4 5c) in 1956 was the first of its grade in the Lake District.
An unsuccessful attempt by Al Manson, after climbing second to Syrett Al swung about 20' out into space.
[Hide Photo] An unsuccessful attempt by Al Manson, after climbing second to Syrett Al swung about 20' out into space.
Syrett's Knee (and pants)after a fight with Post Mortem. 1974
[Hide Photo] Syrett's Knee (and pants)after a fight with Post Mortem. 1974
John Syrett on Post Mortem 1974. Nasty leg damage resulted from this succesful ascent
[Hide Photo] John Syrett on Post Mortem 1974. Nasty leg damage resulted from this succesful ascent
Franco Cookson on a failed attempt at the crux section of the final pitch.Says he will return another day ! Photo Franco Cookson
[Hide Photo] Franco Cookson on a failed attempt at the crux section of the final pitch.Says he will return another day ! Photo Franco Cookson

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Steve Bartlett
[Hide Comment] An early ascent of Post Mortem was by Robin Barley (leading), Tony Barley, John Jones, and Ted Townsend, Feb 27, 1965. May 31, 2011