Mat – Ug – Perrier climbed the obvious sds to the bulging arête at the right side of the Vernon G block, making surprisingly powerful and insecure moves (old school 6b) up from a large sidepull pocket (left hand). The Omen rates V4.

Si Panton then extended the Turning the Knife traverse with a pumpy, but relatively straightforward link in from the left right arête; starting either from a standing position or from an awkward sitting start. Easier moves than the original start, but more tiring – still only V6 though.

“A beautiful sunny evening only blighted by the arrival of the dreaded midgey bastards when the wind dropped – make sure you pack that bottle of repellent if you’re going out in the mountains.”, warned Panton.

Relevant links:
      Vernon G