Brian Knowles
lives in Stockholm — has visited and listed 46 crags in 4 countries — is a member of Stockholm Climbers
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Yearly top 10 averages
Summary
Grade
Gr.
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Total
Tot
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On-sight
On
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Flash
Fl
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Red point
Re
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Top rope
To
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Diagram | ||||
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7c+ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
7c | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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7b+ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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7b | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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7a+ | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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7a | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
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6c+ | 8 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
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6c | 15 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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6b+ | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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6b | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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6a+ | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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6a | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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5+ | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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4+ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Ascents
Route | Grade | Crag | Type | Ascent date | Ascent type |
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Chippad av staten
7a+
Sport
at
Törnskogsklippan
Second go, some pretty good moves and maybe a bit more fun since it’s only 10min from my house
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750
7a+
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Törnskogsklippan | Sport |
2024-09-06
Red point
|
Red point |
Sponsrad av kapitalet
6c
Sport
at
Törnskogsklippan
Not great, one cool move but you risk decking on the ledge.
|
600
6c
|
Törnskogsklippan | Sport |
2024-09-06
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Renässans
6c+
Sport
at
Dyviksudd
While putting up the draws as redemption for a foot slip on the onsight last year. This really is a 5 star climb and along with Tyresö Express should not be missed!
|
650
7a
(6c+)
|
Dyviksudd | Sport |
2024-08-24
Red point
|
Red point |
Rakt på sak
7b+
Sport
at
Örnberget
Quite a route! Cruxy, punchy and pumpy,… kinda sums up the whole crag. Happy to put this one down and glad I waited a while, enjoyed feeling good on it.
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850
7b+
|
Örnberget | Sport |
2024-08-14
Red point
|
Red point |
Järnmannen
7a
Sport
at
Flaten
I stayed low on the traverse and thought the crux was really desperate. Maybe you are supposed to go high on the traverse or I could find better beta but on the flash-go this felt pretty viscous for a 7a. Overall a really fun route and reminded me of the type of shenanigans you find in Yosemite.
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700
7a
|
Flaten | Sport |
2024-07-28
Flash
|
Flash |
Andreas 42 vet hur det känns
6c
Sport
at
Flaten
Really nice route. Hard to fit more quality climbing into 16m.
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600
6c
|
Flaten | Sport |
2024-07-28
Flash
|
Flash |
En våt överraskning
6a
Sport
at
Flaten
Nice route. Short but good movement
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400
6a
|
Flaten | Sport |
2024-07-28
Flash
|
Flash |
Siddharta
7c
Sport
at
Örnberget
Just a brilliant route and so psyched that it has become my first 7c. Worked it over 2 years, maybe 12 sessions. The send was pure limit climbing through the final crux, couldn’t have imagined a closer finish.
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900
7c
|
Örnberget | Sport |
2024-07-16
Red point
|
Red point |
Utan Smör
7b
Sport
at
Örnberget
Happy to get this one. A few thoughts to share:
I thought the left traverse into the undercling sequence was a bit odd. I'd be curious to hear from the FA what the actual intended line of the route is since it really feels off route to do that big 'C' and I think it takes a bit away from the quality.
As for the grade, I'd like to call this 7b+ as it felt harder than Orup and many other 7bs I've done, but I think you get enough rests on this route to keep it 7b,... you just need to be patient. Maybe in the US I'd do what I often cringe at and give the 'ol slashy of 12b/c lol.
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800
7b
|
Örnberget | Sport |
2024-06-15
Red point
|
Red point |
Verklighet
6c
Sport
at
Örnberget
Not sure I agree with the enthusiasm for this route as described in the details section but it’s ok for what it is.
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600
6c
|
Örnberget | Sport |
2024-06-08
Flash
|
Flash |
Saxana
7a
Sport
at
Odyssey
Graded 6c+ in the guidebook. Fun but certainly better routes to choose from at Odyssey
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700
6c+
(7a)
|
Odyssey | Sport |
2024-05-10
Flash
|
Flash |
Feta
6c
Sport
at
Odyssey
Great one!
|
600
6c
|
Odyssey | Sport |
2024-05-10
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Ivi
7a+
Sport
at
Masouri Skyline
Classic tufa fight to the chains
|
750
7a+
|
Masouri Skyline | Sport |
2024-05-08
On-sight
|
On-sight |
DNA
7a
Sport
at
Masouri Skyline
Tried the warm up insight, needed a second go for this classic
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700
7a
|
Masouri Skyline | Sport |
2024-05-08
Red point
|
Red point |
Spice
6b+
Sport
at
Noufaro
Fun!
|
550
6b+
|
Noufaro | Sport |
2024-05-06
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Bolero
6b
Sport
at
Noufaro
Not a great warmup
|
500
6b
|
Noufaro | Sport |
2024-05-06
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Kalyne
6b
Sport
at
Masouri Skyline
|
500
6b
|
Masouri Skyline | Sport |
2024-05-05
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Mustass
5+
Sport
at
Masouri Skyline
|
380
5+
|
Masouri Skyline | Sport |
2024-05-04
Flash
|
Flash |
Styx
6a+
Sport
at
Masouri Skyline
|
450
6a+
|
Masouri Skyline | Sport |
2024-05-04
Flash
|
Flash |
Langley
7a+
Sport
at
Granitgrottan
2nd go, near onsight but damn hard pulling after the roof. Felt hard for 7a+.
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750
7b
(7a+)
|
Granitgrottan | Sport |
2023-08-31
Red point
|
Red point |
Lyckans ost
6c+
Sport
at
Träleberget
Guaranteed to warm you up…
|
650
6c+
|
Träleberget | Sport |
2023-08-28
Red point
|
Red point |
Don't be late
7a+
Sport
at
Örnberget
2nd go. Really turbo opening sequence but mellows out with a few nice sequences to the top.
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750
7a+
|
Örnberget | Sport |
2023-07-09
Red point
|
Red point |
Panta Rei
7a
Sport
at
Örnberget
Finally found this one free so I could get back on it! Sooooo good! Would be a 5 star route at any crag.
|
700
7a
|
Örnberget | Sport |
2023-06-10
Red point
|
Red point |
Underarmsufo
6c
Sport
at
Örnberget
Powerful start. Semi-ok warmup
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600
6c
|
Örnberget | Sport |
2023-06-10
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Ryggskottlinjen
6b
Sport
at
Dyviksudd
Another great climb at an amazing crag
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500
6b
|
Dyviksudd | Sport |
2023-05-14
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Felicia
6a
Sport
at
Ågelsjön
Meh, a few fun moves but tough warm up
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400
6a
|
Ågelsjön | Sport |
2023-04-23
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Ängladans
7a+
Sport
at
Ågelsjön
Second go. Nice and crimpy!
|
750
7a+
|
Ågelsjön | Sport |
2023-04-23
Red point
|
Red point |
Mr. Big
6a+
Sport
at
Sjöända
Great and diverse climb for the grade!
|
450
6a+
|
Sjöända | Sport |
2023-04-22
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Tyresö Express
6c+
Sport
at
Dyviksudd
Absolutely amazing climb on pristine rock. As good as it gets for the Stockholm area. Would be 5 star route at any crag. Hard to judge but I feel most crags would clock this one at 7a, but maybe the No-hands rest keeps it at 6c+
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650
6c+
|
Dyviksudd | Sport |
2023-04-16
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Inget för pygméer (To the anchor under the roof)
6b+
Sport
at
Dödskalleberget
Got this one while headed to the roof, kinda sketchy getting to those first anchors, especially without the draw hanging
|
550
6b+
|
Dödskalleberget | Sport |
2023-04-16
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Asers Arête
6c
Sport
at
Dödskalleberget
Second go
|
600
6c
|
Dödskalleberget | Sport |
2023-04-16
Red point
|
Red point |
Mayling
6c
Sport
at
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera
Tough warm up
|
600
6c
|
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera | Sport |
2023-03-06
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Chocholoc
7a
Sport
at
St. Llorenć de Montgai
Only L1 for warm up. Yikes, not great
|
700
6b
(7a)
|
St. Llorenć de Montgai | Sport |
2023-03-05
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Rebaixes
7b
Sport
at
St. Llorenć de Montgai
Only L1. Really fun!
|
800
7a
(7b)
|
St. Llorenć de Montgai | Sport |
2023-03-05
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Un Quart de Tres
7a+
Sport
at
St. Llorenć de Montgai
Just L1
|
750
7a
(7a+)
|
St. Llorenć de Montgai | Sport |
2023-03-05
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Haber perdido muerte
6b+
Sport
at
Arboli
Only to the first anchor, book calls the whole route 6c+ and bottom part felt at least 6c
|
550
6b+
|
Arboli | Sport |
2023-03-03
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Borinot 1
6b
Sport
at
Arboli
Nice warm up, a bit runout
|
500
6b
|
Arboli | Sport |
2023-03-03
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Suphi
6a
Sport
at
Valldemossa
Varied route
|
400
6a
|
Valldemossa | Sport |
2023-02-11
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Something
7a
Sport
at
Valldemossa
3rd go, nice short route with some demanding sequences. Impressive if you can onsight!
|
700
7a+
(7a)
|
Valldemossa | Sport |
2023-02-11
Red point
|
Red point |
Colesterol party
6a+
Sport
at
Tijuana, Mallorca
Polished, delicate foot work necessary. A fine route!
|
450
6a+
|
Tijuana, Mallorca | Sport |
2023-02-10
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Chicharra loca
6a
Sport
at
Puig de Garrafa
More fun than the 6a’s to the left
|
400
6a
|
Puig de Garrafa | Sport |
2023-02-09
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Al tanto que va de canto
6b+
Sport
at
Puig de Garrafa
Excellent route, bottom felt a bit like a trad climb
|
550
6b+
|
Puig de Garrafa | Sport |
2023-02-09
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Duck
5+
Sport
at
Puig de Garrafa
Soooo polished, definitely felt harder than any of the 6a’s we did in this area but could have been the sun. Also the bolts are quite rusty, several should be replaced
|
380
6a
(5+)
|
Puig de Garrafa | Sport |
2023-02-09
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Pineapple
5
Sport
at
Puig de Garrafa
Harder start than Cheers
|
300
6a
(5)
|
Puig de Garrafa | Sport |
2023-02-09
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Cheers
6a
Sport
at
Puig de Garrafa
Thin start but manageable
|
400
6a
|
Puig de Garrafa | Sport |
2023-02-09
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Doog
6c
Sport
at
Puig de Garrafa
Nice route, very safely bolted
|
600
6c
|
Puig de Garrafa | Sport |
2023-02-09
On-sight
|
On-sight |
El ginestell
6a
Sport
at
Siurana Valley South
|
400
5+
(6a)
|
Siurana Valley South | Sport |
2022-10-30
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Sosiegos crack
6b
Sport
at
Siurana Valley South
Nice climbing with an airy finish
|
500
6b
|
Siurana Valley South | Sport |
2022-10-30
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Senyor esperó
5+
Sport
at
Zona del Pantano
|
380
5+
|
Zona del Pantano | Sport |
2022-10-29
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Escalagmita
6a+
Sport
at
Zona del Pantano
In the sun and polished, felt 6b but maybe just bad friction
|
450
6b
(6a+)
|
Zona del Pantano | Sport |
2022-10-29
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Chachi qui chapi
7a
Sport
at
Zona del Pantano
Excellent, enduro but proper footwork gets you the rests you need.
|
700
7a
|
Zona del Pantano | Sport |
2022-10-29
On-sight
|
On-sight |
L’escorpí
6a
Sport
at
Zona del Pantano
Polished
|
400
6a
|
Zona del Pantano | Sport |
2022-10-29
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Trumfus peluts
5+
Sport
at
Zona del Pantano
Slick crux
|
380
6a
(5+)
|
Zona del Pantano | Sport |
2022-10-29
On-sight
|
On-sight |
El caganer
6b
Sport
at
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera
|
500
6b+
(6b)
|
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera | Sport |
2022-10-27
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Marieta de l'ull viu
6a+
Sport
at
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera
|
450
6a+
|
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera | Sport |
2022-10-27
On-sight
|
On-sight |
CAB
6a
Sport
at
Siurana Valley South
|
400
6a
|
Siurana Valley South | Sport |
2022-10-23
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Sorry not clean
6b
Sport
at
Siurana Valley South
|
500
6b
|
Siurana Valley South | Sport |
2022-10-23
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Pitxuti 4
6b
Sport
at
Corral Nou
|
500
6b
|
Corral Nou | Sport |
2022-10-22
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Els fenicis
6a
Sport
at
Corral Nou
|
400
6a
|
Corral Nou | Sport |
2022-10-22
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Jazzman
6c+
Sport
at
Uddeuddberget
Rope solo on TR, need to come back for lead.
|
650
6c+
|
Uddeuddberget | Sport |
2022-10-09
Top rope
|
Top rope |
Night fever
6c
Sport
at
Uddeuddberget
Thin and fun
|
600
6c
|
Uddeuddberget | Sport |
2022-10-09
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Kapten Haddock
6a+
Sport
at
Tumbaklippan
|
450
6a+
|
Tumbaklippan | Sport |
2022-10-01
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Silicon valley
6c
Sport
at
Skevik
Adventurous climbing that keeps you engaged. Bolting could have been done better but it keeps you focused on the finishing moves.
|
600
6c
|
Skevik | Sport |
2022-09-10
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Luftslottet direkt
6c+
Sport
at
Skevik
Senile flash, tried several years ago but great long route
|
650
6c+
|
Skevik | Sport |
2022-09-10
Red point
|
Red point |
Reykjavik
6a
Sport
at
Granitgrottan
Warmup
|
400
6a
|
Granitgrottan | Sport |
2022-08-28
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Honolulu
7a
Sport
at
Granitgrottan
Pumped out hanging the draws
|
700
7a
|
Granitgrottan | Sport |
2022-08-28
Red point
|
Red point |
Vårkåt
6c
Sport
at
Ekoberget
Too many spiders to get the onsight 🤔
|
600
6c
|
Ekoberget | Sport |
2022-07-10
Red point
|
Red point |
Raka rör vänster
6c+
Sport
at
Örnberget
Pretty nice route, a bit pumpy on the onsight but could be good warmup once know all the moves
|
650
6c+
|
Örnberget | Sport |
2022-05-26
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Blötkaken
6b+
Sport
at
Örnberget
Went right at the top to keep it as a ‘warm up’
|
550
6b+
|
Örnberget | Sport |
2022-05-13
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Orup
7b
Sport
at
Örnberget
One of the best routes I’ve done so far in Stockholm area. No move harder than maybe V1 but quite an endurance fest in the middle.
|
800
7b
|
Örnberget | Sport |
2022-05-13
Red point
|
Red point |
Grands gorillas
6b
Sport
at
Örnberget
Meh
|
500
6b
|
Örnberget | Sport |
2022-05-01
On-sight
|
On-sight |
L' escolà
7b
Sport
at
Siurana Valley South
Short but amazing movement through a power and core intensive crux, I could see 7b+ for those without a long reach.
|
800
7b
|
Siurana Valley South | Sport |
2022-04-04
Red point
|
Red point |
Lame chucha baby L1
6b+
Sport
at
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera
Slipped off start, lowered and sent. Hard for a warm up, slick and sporty…
|
550
6c
(6b+)
|
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera | Sport |
2022-03-31
Red point
|
Red point |
Valentynsky bozk
6b+
Sport
at
Maison des Chèvres Area
|
550
6c
(6b+)
|
Maison des Chèvres Area | Sport |
2021-12-31
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Pelandruska
6b
Sport
at
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera
On you right at the start then pretty mellow climbing
|
500
6b
|
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera | Sport |
2021-11-20
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Pelandruska
6b
Sport
at
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera
On you right at the start then pretty mellow climbing
|
500
6b
|
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera | Sport |
2021-11-20
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Pandèmia
6a
Sport
at
Can melafots
Really fun, just maybe too easy for a proper warmup
|
400
6a
|
Can melafots | Sport |
2021-11-17
On-sight
|
On-sight |
No tinc lloc
6b
Sport
at
Can melafots
Nice warm up
|
500
6b
|
Can melafots | Sport |
2021-11-17
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Guate aqui hay Tomate
7a
Sport
at
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera
Second go, definitely a powerful/long move getting over the bulge. I’d have believed it if grade was 7a+ but 7a for those with a reach.
|
700
7a
|
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera | Sport |
2021-11-17
Red point
|
Red point |
Gruyère
6b
Sport
at
Siuranella
Good warm up
|
500
6b
|
Siuranella | Sport |
2021-11-14
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Filiprim
6a+
Sport
at
Siuranella
|
450
6a+
|
Siuranella | Sport |
2021-11-14
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Tikis mikis
7a
Sport
at
Siuranella
Sharp but good hand jams most of the way
|
700
7a
|
Siuranella | Sport |
2021-11-14
Flash
|
Flash |
Cargol treu banya
7a
Sport
at
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera
Technical start
|
700
7a
|
La Olla - El Pati - Espero Primavera | Sport |
2021-11-14
On-sight
|
On-sight |
La siuranella L1
6b
Sport
at
Siuranella
Nice warm up
|
500
6b
|
Siuranella | Sport |
2021-11-13
On-sight
|
On-sight |
La romanof
6b+
Sport
at
Siuranella
|
550
6b+
|
Siuranella | Sport |
2021-11-13
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Maria Lluisa
6a+
Sport
at
L'Herbolari
Meh
|
450
6a+
|
L'Herbolari | Sport |
2021-11-13
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Den breve Hugo
6c
Sport
at
Örnberget
Ok moves, enough for a star I guess
|
600
6c
|
Örnberget | Sport |
2021-10-30
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Morning walk
6a
Sport
at
Uddeuddberget
Good quality stone. Doing the upper section a few times kinda warms you up
|
400
6a
|
Uddeuddberget | Sport |
2021-10-17
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Söndagsslav
6c+
Sport
at
Uddeuddberget
Short climb but has some nice movement with strong lock-offs on sharp crimps. I’m happy to call it 7a but maybe I missed a better hold.
|
650
7a
(6c+)
|
Uddeuddberget | Sport |
2021-10-17
Red point
|
Red point |
Brown Sugar
6b+
Sport
at
Nacka Kvarn
Crimptastic!
|
550
6b+
|
Nacka Kvarn | Sport |
2021-10-02
Flash
|
Flash |
Testpatrullen
6b+
Sport
at
Nacka Kvarn
Slippery
|
550
6b+
|
Nacka Kvarn | Sport |
2021-10-02
Red point
|
Red point |
Narva
6c
Sport
at
Ryssgraven
Pretty legit for 6c. The sloper mantle is desperate and maybe it was easier before the foot hold broke?
|
600
6c+
(6c)
|
Ryssgraven | Sport |
2021-09-25
Top rope
|
Top rope |
Boogle man
7b+
Sport
at
Ryssgraven
Lead with falls then TR. A few really fun moves in the middle but the confusion about what which holds are allowable out left was annoying. I think it’s necessary to use some holds out left at the top, otherwise it’s super contrived and pretty hard
|
850
7b+
|
Ryssgraven | Sport |
2021-09-25
Top rope
|
Top rope |
Potemkin
6a
Sport
at
Ryssgraven
Not sustained. Nice position on the wall but climbing isn’t super interesting
|
400
5+
(6a)
|
Ryssgraven | Sport |
2021-09-25
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Plåster på såren
5
Sport
at
Ryssgraven
Meh
|
300
4+
(5)
|
Ryssgraven | Sport |
2021-09-25
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Ursprunget
6c+
Sport
at
Henriksdal
Great route. Didn’t find any knee bars (did not read comments before I tried it). Powerful through the crux, then really eases up
|
650
6c+
|
Henriksdal | Sport |
2021-09-11
On-sight
|
On-sight |
ACO
6b+
Sport
at
Henriksdal
Really tricky! There are hidden feet through the crux but even on second go I felt harder than 6b, certainly if you are short. Also potentially awkward falls. Still fun I guess…
|
550
6b+
|
Henriksdal | Sport |
2021-09-11
Red point
|
Red point |
Björn Borg
6c
Sport
at
Henriksdal
Nice climbing on the arete. Straight forward but really warms up the fingers.
|
600
6c
|
Henriksdal | Sport |
2021-09-11
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Folkfest Direktinsteg
5+
Sport
at
Henriksdal
Nice warm up
|
380
5+
|
Henriksdal | Sport |
2021-09-11
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Rampen
4+
Sport
at
Östnoraberget
|
275
4+
|
Östnoraberget | Sport |
2021-09-04
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Per-Elofs led
6c
Sport
at
Östnoraberget
Hard warmup
|
600
6c
|
Östnoraberget | Sport |
2021-09-04
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Gammelgäddan
6a+
Sport
at
Dödskalleberget
|
450
6a+
|
Dödskalleberget | Sport |
2020-10-11
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Gelatinerad sperma
6a
Sport
at
Dödskalleberget
|
400
6a
|
Dödskalleberget | Sport |
2020-10-11
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Fluxus
6b
Sport
at
Örnberget
Short but fun, could be a good warmup
|
500
6b
|
Örnberget | Sport |
2020-10-03
On-sight
|
On-sight |
Faiblesse
6b+
Sport
at
Skevik
A few cool finger locks. Felt harder than any moves on Luftslottet direkt.
|
550
6c
(6b+)
|
Skevik | Sport |
2020-09-27
On-sight
|
On-sight |