Elevating downwards

 I have been spending the last couple of weeks trying a great little route called Elevator. It is situated in a quarry on the edge of Ilkley Moor just outside Menston. The route takes the centre line of an amazing slab at the back of the quarry. I have had around three or four sessions on it with one go on the route on a top rope which went great but it seems that as soon as I get on the sharp end the crus moves feel nails, understandably so for english 6c.

Tonight's efforts were pretty good considering the temperatures, but still no tick. The route involves a bit of a jump to a juggy ledge at the top from two very poor opposing crimps with your gear at your feet. It is totally safe even if a bit bold at the top. Sadly due to the very sandy top out you end up either having to clip a pre placed rope hanging from the top or traverse the sandy break off to the right. I have put a few pictures of our attempts tonight. I have decided to leave this as an open project for now as I seem to have hit a bit of a brick wall with the top move.

Jacks first attempt was very close.

His second was even closer.

Me Chalking up ready for the Crux moves.