This is an old thread but an interesting one. One of the most stupid things I can recall seeing was a young woman trying to lead "Mode" (16) at Barrenjoey. She couldn't get off the ground, so she walked about 4 m left to where it seemed easier; climbed up about 6-7m, then shuffled right across a ledge back to the climb she was trying to do ... all without any pro. She then bent over delicately and clipped in at her foot level ...
We all watched, held our breath and shook our heads ... |