Pete Whittaker new E6 6C on Stanage...exclusive pictures..
17th Sep 2010
Pete Whittaker seems to have declared the grit season open with two ascents in quick succession, one at Stanage and one at the Roaches, and as usual with Pete the routes look great.
Pete comments about the Stanage route:
"I called the route 'Common Misconception,' (as I think people think that there is nothing left to do on grit), whereas, yes, I suppose it is nearly worked out, but I think you just have to look (maybe climb) harder.) As for the grade I think I'll stick with E6 6c, although it did feel a bit more spicy on that top arete with that wind, haha!"
Photographer Richie Patterson added:
'This was the first time I actually thought I was going to see Pete back off as the wind was ferocious and he made that classic 'quick glance' down that all leaders with a really committing move ahead do. Luckily he realised that trying to reverse would be grim and the fall was too big to jump and so he ploughed on...it was a good one to watch!"
You can see exclusive images from this ascent here..
Pete wears the light and lithe Vision Men's harness for his hard grit ascents...see it here..
Pete chooses the Rock Lite helmet for his head protection...see more here..
