Route Number: 551

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The Cabbage *

Location: Muckross Head
Grade: E2 6a
Length: 17m

First ascent: Niall Grimes, Brian Callen(6/91)

Route Description:

Verging on ungradeable. A gripping route which climbs the sharp arete right of Elvis. Start at the arete as for Elvis. Continue up the blunt arete on jugs to a ledge. Hop leftwards until your crotch is directly below the razor-like arete. Move up the arete, gripping it fervently with your thighs, and being careful not to fall off. Unforgettable.

Comments

niall grimes - 09/05/2011
agree maybe worth a star. I climbed it super direct, ie a knee on each side of the arete all the way. Not sure if this was a bit eliminate or not, but most fun.

Chris McDaid - 22/03/2009
Fine route, worthy of a star. Description doesn't do the route justice. Superb committing moves. Probably E2 5c