Geldard Makes "Rocky"

MONDAY, 25 JUNE 2007

Jack Geldard made his significant first access in North Wales last Sunday, June 24.

After his new route in Cwm Idwal "Spinal Crack', Jack Geldard insisted on adding another first on his remarkable list of first ascents and repeats on mounts all around UK, despite receiving negative weather reports.

After head pointing the route last Saturday, Jack Geldard made his first climb on Drury's Drama Buttress, 150 meters away from Dinas Cromlech, between driving rains, last Sunday. He named his new route as "Rocky". According to reports, the route served as Geldard's tribute to Rocky Marciano, his favorite legendary boxer who was portrayed by Sylvester Stallone in several movies such as "Rocky" and "Cliffhanger."

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