This page features Ant's epic lead of Flying Buttress Direct (HVS 5b), using photographs from several sources, with many thanks.
My own Trip Report, and a few images, are on our Stanage Intro page. General pictures from the meet are on our Stanage Gallery, while you can see the rest of Adrian Japp's digital images on his site www.japp.freeserve.co.uk.
A sample of the culinary delights to be savoured are on our crag food page. Enjoy!
During Saturday afternoon, Ant led Flying Buttress Direct (HVS 5b) to great acclaim from the crowd and dutifully recorded by the Paparazzi.
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| Ant leading Flying Buttress Direct, (HVS 5b),
Stanage |
Another shot of Ant, from Adrian's camera |
| The onlooker behind (not one of us) was
apparently gripped on Flying Buttress, and stayed on that stance throughout Ant's ascent |
| Here are some more images... |
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| Ant gearing up |
On the slab |
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| Reaching the top |
Looking for the roof holds |
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| Cutting loose... |
...to the crucial heel hook |
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| ...and getting back |
Nearly there |
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| Over the crenellations |
Steady.... |
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| "Yessss!" |
The appreciative crowd |
| Lewis seconding the route |
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| ...and Mark following up |
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| These photos are from Adrian's camera: |
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