by Mick Ryan A new VIII 8 on Ben Nevis last week, a new Font 8b before that and an 8c+ redpoint before that…..and now fresh from the Ben, a new Font 8a at Dumbarton. Dave Brown, of Hot Aches reports, “ Dave at the moment seems to be stretching the concept of All Round Climber to the absolute limit.“Read the full report at hotaches.blogspot.com


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