Route Number: 1797

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Satan

Location: Sea Stacks and Pinnacles
Grade: XS 5a
Length: 90m

First ascent: Iain Miller, Martin Boner 19/05/09

Route Description:

GR612926 This monster sits to the west of Gull Island in a very remote and inaccessible location. Access details as for Gull Island followed by a 500 mtr sea passage around Gull Island and through a gothic channel between the 2 stacks to the only landing place on Satan. Abseil descent of route.

25m Climb the left trending V chimney from the sea level "port" to a col between the main stack and an offshoot lump to the south.
30m Climb up the centre of the landward face, up steep Basalt and belay at the cam crack at the base of the East summit tower.
35m 5a Climb corner to left of tower, to arrive on summit ridge, scramble to the summit with caution, considerable atmosphere and exposure.

Satan - Satan & Neptune in perfect harmony

Comments

Iain Miller - 20/05/2009
XS 4c/5a is a more accurate grade for this beast.