someone was 'attempting' Savage Journey at the Lost World in tassie. it is a gnarly, awkward, flaring, sustained and very steep crack. FFA: Henry Barber 1975.
at about 8m there is a small bush*; quite an excellent handhold and foothold really.
the climber makes full use of the tree as he struggles up the route (complaining as he went).
"Henry wouldn't have used the tree!"
came the call from the peanut gallery.
the climber shoots back:
"Henry's a softc--k."
* well, not anymore. as of about... 6 hours ago... the bush is no longer there. this is what reminded me of the quote! |