One of the world's most excusive clubs has just gained its fifth member

[rydra_wong]

James McHaffie makes the 5th ascent of Indian Face E9

Caff's blog post about it, which also tells the story of his ill-fated attempt to onsight Master's Wall (on the same wall) as a young climber (warning: may cause nightmares)

Comments

[emperor]

Effort! indeed.

[rydra_wong]

Send train!

[astridv]

It took a good month to feel my toes again

/o\ Yowza...

[rydra_wong]

I believe he's mentioned elsewhere that he still has trouble with the circulation in his toes as a result.

[astridv]

Do you know why? Tissue damage because of the pressure?

[rydra_wong]

Don't know, but I'd guess so.

[wpadmirer]

Cool! Thanks!