Route Number: 550

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Elvis * * *

Location: Muckross Head
Grade: E3 6a
Length: 17m

First ascent: N Grimes, A Millar, (4/91)

Route Description:

This climbs the big roof right of Cois Farraige. Start at the right arete. Go easily up and leftwards underneath the roof until you're below a group of holes in the roof. These will welcome numerous threads. Labour outwards to a juggy break around the lip. Place a large friend. Move up to the next juggy break. Place a large friend. Continue steps 3-5 until the top is gained.

Elvis - Rodders on Elvis E3 6a Muckross head 2009

Comments

rodders - 04/06/2009
Awesome route.The roof is fairly easy but its seriously pumpy overall. As good as any trad or sport route i've done anywhere.