20th Century Clock route.In mid-August of 2007, Shirley and I were joined by our friends Haydar and Henry for a day of cragging at the base of Three O’Clock Rock in Darrington. As the weather was drizzly, we stuck to short base routes, including Charlie Chan’s Number One Suspect (5.9), 20th Century Clock (5.10a), and Under The Boredwalk (5.7)…all single pitch, all decent lines. The highlight of the day was the abundance of blueberries which we all tapped (including Blondie…straight off the bush and all).
Photos
Daddy atop pitch 1 of Charlie Chan's Number One Suspect (5.9; same anchor as 20th Century Clock; Aug. 2007). Shirley starting up Charlie Chan’s Number One Suspect (5.9) while Henry is leading Under The Boredwalk (5.7; Aug. 2007). Shirley nearing the top of Charlie Chan’s Number One Suspect (5.9; Aug. 2007). Somebody enjoying wild blueberries at the base of Three O'clock Rock (Aug. 2007). Haydar (on lead) & Henry (invisible) on 20th Century Clock on Three O'Clock Rock. Technically this has got a 2nd pitch to it (A2) but its destination is uncertain (per Whitlaw guidebook; rainy mid-August Sunday in our Lord's year of 2007). Haydar leading 20th Century Clock route on Three O'clock Rock. Henry's belaying (Aug. 2007). Shirley topping out on the first (& only one we did) pitch of 20th Century Clock (5.10a) on Three O'Clock Rock (Aug. 2007). Shirley and Blondie taking a break from eating blueberries at the base of 20th Century Clock route on Three O'clock Rock (Aug. 2007). Shirley following Under The Boredwalk (5.7; Aug. 2007). Mr. Re'tard at the base of Three O'clock Rock enjoying some blueberries (Aug. 2007).
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