Part 1. Intro to a film made in 1964 of an ascent of Left Wall Llanberis Pass in Wales. Made by Bob Godfrey. and climbed by Rowland Edwards and Eric Jones. Rowland had to repeat the route several time as Bob had only one 16mm film camera. Eventually Rowland climbed it completely free but in those days if you practiced a route you didn't claim it.
In 1974. Rowland soloed the route and in 1976 did a new route to its right , Resurrection. E4 5c. which was also to become a classic rock climb.
This film was originally filmed on 16mm colour film and was of far better quality than this video. Bob Godfrey died in the early 70s and the film has since been lost. Bob lived in Colorado USA. but came from Yorkshire. If anyone knows anything of the where abouts of the original film please contact me. This peice of history should not be lost.
Left Wall - Part Two
Climbing the Castle of Yesneby on Orkney A compasswest course climbing this classic sea stack on Orkney. The difficult approach and exit make this rock climb a superb adventure. Only those with good knowledge of the use of ropes and climbing gear, and how to use them should undertake this challenge
