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Adam VS 5a
5.8,
Trad, 130 ft (39 m), 2 pitches,
Avg: 3.5 from 2
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FA: Paul Ross Barry Wilkinson 30th Aug 1955
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Description
Starts 20' left of North Buttress . 15' right of Eve.This discription is the original route. P1) Climb the awkward crack in the corner which leads to ledge a large spike belay.40'5.7
P2)Climb the crack on the right of the ledge then follow good holds left and up to the holly tree . From the tree step right and up a few feet to the edge of the arete . Pull over this on good holds then cross a small slab to a steep direct finish just left of an overhanging block. 90'5.8.Tree Belay ..
Alt Finish.An easier variation. Climb up above the Holly tree and trend left on good holds to the top. Descent. Scramble down to the right.
Location
Sheperds Crag. North Buttress Area
Protection
Cams and stoppers and slings
![P.Ross coming up the first pitch climbing with Ron Kenyon on the 30th Aug 2015 the 60th anniversary of Ross's first ascent of Adam on Aug 30th 1955]()
[Hide Photo] P.Ross coming up the first pitch climbing with Ron Kenyon on the 30th Aug 2015 the 60th anniversary of Ross's first ascent of Adam on Aug 30th 1955
![At the Shepherds Crag Cafe Paul and Ron after the 60th anniversary climb of Adam 30th August 2015 .]()
[Hide Photo] At the Shepherds Crag Cafe Paul and Ron after the 60th anniversary climb of Adam 30th August 2015 .
![Ron at the top of Adam 60 years after the FA by P.Ross in 1955]()
[Hide Photo] Ron at the top of Adam 60 years after the FA by P.Ross in 1955
![Ron Kenyon on the upper part of p2 .60th Anniversary climb]()
[Hide Photo] Ron Kenyon on the upper part of p2 .60th Anniversary climb
![Ron Kenyon coming up lower section of p2 on 60th anniversary of the climb]()
[Hide Photo] Ron Kenyon coming up lower section of p2 on 60th anniversary of the climb
![P.Ross on the 30th Aug 2015. The 60th anniversary of his first ascent of Adam on Aug 30th 1955 photo Ron Kenyon]()
[Hide Photo] P.Ross on the 30th Aug 2015. The 60th anniversary of his first ascent of Adam on Aug 30th 1955 photo Ron Kenyon
![Andy Ross (Salt Lake City, Utah) on belay. Derwentwater Lake Below]()
[Hide Photo] Andy Ross (Salt Lake City, Utah) on belay. Derwentwater Lake Below
![Andy Ross on the Original Finish moving right from the holly tree]()
[Hide Photo] Andy Ross on the Original Finish moving right from the holly tree
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