Route testing the new ‘Mezz’

Once climbing routes have been set, they have to be tested. The setters will test their own, and each others routes to make sure that they are ‘on grade’. This is not an exact science and whether they are correctly graded is often hotly debated. Following on from last weeks route setting climbing photographs here are some shots of routes being ‘tested’.

Tricky watches as Mike tries out his new anti-grav boots…

Leah leaps…

Controlled descent…

Pride in a job well done…