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This afternoon, in between the odd blustery shower, Dave Noden made the second ascent of Chris Davies’ right hand variation finish to Pass classic, Bus Stop.
Dave used a different sequence to Chris, crossing through from the main edge to a slightly bizarre two-finger jam. It is also possible to take this hold as an undercut (as per the eliminate: Johnny’s Problem, except the hold is taken with the left hand) – Nige Callender came very close today to a successful link with this alternative method.
When questioned about the grade, Dave wouldn't really commit:
"I reckon it's probably V9/7c or V10/7c+. It's an 'in betweeny' grade."
Contrary to the original news report, it turns out that Chris actually held a very small crimp left of the main edge. He also avoided the finishing holds of Johnny’s Problem a little further up the aręte.
Whatever the preferred method, it is clear that Chris has climbed a very funky and independent problem.
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