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Area	Location	Sub Location	Crag	Links
VIC Buffalo	The Hump & Environs	(General)	The Hump	[ Hump Guide ]

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glossop skins 3-Jan-2008 At 8:06:28 AM JamesMc

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I seconded Glossop Skins Direct years ago (don't know about the top pitch of the main route). The main route was put up in the days before climbers were rich enough to own power drills. This means not a whole lot of bolts. My understanding is that the route was practiced on top rope prior to FA, and locations for the bolts carefully selected to be at the hard moves. The result is that there is a bolt by your side at the very hardest moves, but if you fall off anywhere else, you could go for miles.

Also, the hanger on the top bolt of the direct finish has be damaged by lightning (unless it's been replaced).

There are safer routes at Buffalo than Glossop Skins. It is rarely repeated.

James Mc