You'll have to go back to V arete and do the route proper to get the full tick 😉 That 'open book corner' 1:59 does look daunting. your start to Notch Arete is a new one on me... 7:45 I've tried 1) straight up the front from 7:39 (hard) 2) the thrutchy cleft round to the left (as per guide book, but not my thing) 3) even further round to the left there's a thin crack (easier than it looks, my fav) or 4) all the way right into the scree gully then clamber onto the upper huge cracked slab after about 10m. Your way looks good
Thanks. I'll defo be back to film V Arete this summer/autumn so I'll have a scratch around on the left side of that start and see if I can go up the crack to get on Notch Arete.
That Steve Ashton book is interesting in some ways but it was written a while ago, long before things like health, safety and survival became popular. It's a bit like a DIY book about tumbling down the Niagra Falls in a barrel or how to become hooked on heroin because it completely dispenses with the concept of caution. Amazing nobody has sued the author yet, if he's still alive!
Which bit; Notch Arete? Defo grade 2 with solid rock and decent holds all the way, just the right steepness to keep one interested and paying attention! V Buttress is a grade 3 but most of the steep bits are avoidable.
Defo not vertical, nowhere near as steep as Dolmen Ridge. Have a look at the drone footage at 8:57 it's only marginally steeper at the top bit. I found the crux of DR quite heart pounding, esp at the top bit where it's near vertical.
Excellent video. Love the detail.
That brings back memories Daniel, thanks for yet another great video. I may go and do this again.
I'm going to do the arete next door soon, might tie it in with a couple of lines in the other side of Tryfan, weather permitting.
Notch Arête, particularly when it’s just smallish cracks in the wall for grip to elevate yourself is fantastic! Great video as always Daniel!!
Thanks, it's definitely one my favourites but I'm always left wanting more afterwards!
Awesome mate, just done notch arete myself, absolute belter that!
Agreed! I'll be back on it later this year as I've still got a few more scrambles I'd like to film on that side of Tryfan inc V Arete.
@@thebaldscrambler same here a few on my list too. Firstly I'm of to the dolomites Thursday for some serious via ferratas 🙌
@@clogsonthemountain Have fun! I managed to get Bryant's Gully done in the rain/wet on Wednesday, it was memorable!
@@thebaldscrambler I bet, and wet by the looks of it 😂
Hoping to poke my head in there in August
@@clogsonthemountain Soaked all the way through! I recommend it after rain! Nice and slippery.
Did Notch Arete after Y Gully many ago, excellent route.
Yes, one of my favs, just wish it was twice as long!
You'll have to go back to V arete and do the route proper to get the full tick 😉 That 'open book corner' 1:59 does look daunting.
your start to Notch Arete is a new one on me... 7:45 I've tried 1) straight up the front from 7:39 (hard) 2) the thrutchy cleft round to the left (as per guide book, but not my thing) 3) even further round to the left there's a thin crack (easier than it looks, my fav) or 4) all the way right into the scree gully then clamber onto the upper huge cracked slab after about 10m. Your way looks good
Thanks. I'll defo be back to film V Arete this summer/autumn so I'll have a scratch around on the left side of that start and see if I can go up the crack to get on Notch Arete.
That Steve Ashton book is interesting in some ways but it was written a while ago, long before things like health, safety and survival became popular. It's a bit like a DIY book about tumbling down the Niagra Falls in a barrel or how to become hooked on heroin because it completely dispenses with the concept of caution. Amazing nobody has sued the author yet, if he's still alive!
The video may be deceptive but that sort of exposure must be grade 3.
Which bit; Notch Arete? Defo grade 2 with solid rock and decent holds all the way, just the right steepness to keep one interested and paying attention! V Buttress is a grade 3 but most of the steep bits are avoidable.
@@thebaldscrambler near the top of Notch - looked like a vertical drop. I mean how does that differ from the crux section of Dolmen ridge?
Defo not vertical, nowhere near as steep as Dolmen Ridge. Have a look at the drone footage at 8:57 it's only marginally steeper at the top bit. I found the crux of DR quite heart pounding, esp at the top bit where it's near vertical.
Why don’t you wear a helmet?