Route Number: 1855

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Dare To Be! * * *

Location: Sea Stacks and Pinnacles
Grade: XS
Length: 90m

First ascent: Iain Miller, Martin Boner 30/06/09

Route Description:

Grid Reference 516869. This Monster seastack sits equidistant between Skelpoonagh bay (to the South) and the Sturral Headland. (to the North) It is guarded by monster 200mtr cliffs from both directions, a huge committing sea passage is required to land on the beast. Abseil descent of the route. This stack can be easily seen from the Glencolmcille to Malinbeg road.

Pitch 1, 20m, From the huge sea level platform at the Southern end of the stack, scramble up to a large ledge below the steep open book corner.

Pitch 2, 30m, Climb the open book corner and continue up the arete to a superb recess, below the bulge and capping roof.

Pitch 3, 10m, Climb direct to a boulder field at the southern end of the summit ridge.

Pitch 4, 30m, Carefully scramble along the ridge to the airy and exposed summit block.

Skelpoona Stack - Dare To Be! XS

Comments

Iain Miller - 30/06/2009
XS is a much more sensible grade for this beast. Due to massive access issues! :-) This stack equals both Satan and Cnoc Na Mara for all that is "A day out you will NEVER forget!" As always, you know it makes sense!