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18-year-old Josh Ibbertson climbs Rainman (9b)

Josh Ibbertson repeats the most difficult route in Great Britain with Rainman (9b). Just two weeks after Eder Lomba was the first to repeat the Steve McClure test piece in Malham Cove, the 18-year-old Briton follows suit with his third red point ascent.

Great Britain's most difficult route: Eder Lomba repeats Rainman (9b)

The Baske Eder Lomba, who has been based in Sheffield since 2019, gets Rainman's second ascent. The 9b line is not only the most difficult route in Great Britain, but also the ultimate test piece at Malham Cove.

Adam Ondra tries the hardest route in the UK

In June this year Steve McClure climbed the most difficult route in Great Britain: Rainman (9b) in Malham Cove. Shortly before Christmas, Adam Ondra visited the...

Britain's most difficult route scored with 46 years

After around 128 attempts, Steve McClure managed to climb Rainman, the first 9b route in Great Britain. This at the age of 46. For all the...

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