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Looking up the Nose of El Cap

On pitch 3 looking up the wall makes it look pretty easy, but there’s a real problem with perspective here. For those unfamiliar, the line follows a crack system up to the small triangular roof - close up below. Finally looking down from near the top, I still think it’s not as big as I thought. At 5.8 C2, it’s technically possible for me one day, with the biggest hurdle for me being getting there for the right conditions. Original images from ukclimbing.com .


Dean Potter: Skywalker

I stayed in last night after my run, and got a phone call to switch to channel four, now if you missed this programme then register on channel four on demand and see if you can get hold of it. The gripping documentary captures a snapshot of climbing and slacklining legend Dean Potter, as he tries to break the barriers of mental and physical exertion of highline walking, with a twist. No safety rope, no pole, no second chances and seemingly no limits. Having slacklined a fair amount at low level I was ...