On 8/08/2007 gil wrote:
>Can someone explain the history in regard to the grading? It's listed
>variously at 31 and 32.
>
>Did Dave Jones or Gerhard Horhager upgrade it after the Paul Smith "ascent"?
The five free ascentionists have had different opinions on the grade, all the way from 30/31 up to 32. It's quite difficult to nail it precisely, given that it is of a rather unique style, with not many other like routes to compare it with. |