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Punks - glue hold. 27-Jun-2014 At 1:50:35 PM bw

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On 27/06/2014 martym wrote:
>On 27/06/2014 johny wrote:
>>Everyone knows that the way wolfie climbed punks is harder. And everyone
>>knows that the glue hold is shit. But its part of the route, the history
>>and it makes it that much more interesting. Its the only one like it
>in
>>Araps out of 1000's of climbs. nuff said. leave the glue alone! (unless
>>you accidentally break off a bit, then glue it back on please) :)
>
>I'm never going to get on punks - high grade climbing is outside my capabilities.
>But this topic reminds me of a 300m 6b we climbed near Chamonix; it was
>the only sport route of that size under 7a.
>around the middle of the route there was a blank section where someone
>had chiseled holds and steps - not just a bit of chipping; proper cut outs.
>I was a bit disgusted at first , but then looked at the bolts, the lower
>offs, the chalk marks, and I thought - don't for one second think this
>is pure adventure. This is a consumer route equipped & documented for your
>pleasure. You don 'to want the steps - climb harder!

what was the route, marty?