Hello again ! The Candlestick thing is on again. Basil and dildo made the 2nd ascent of the North Face on June 8 1976. Good luck

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  1. Phil Robinson

    The Candlestick History

    C.A. Rathbone ?  Ditto?!   Are you sure that date is correct  June 8 1976 for your epic grappling hook ascent?  Basil thinks maybe it was June but told me 1985 last year when I asked him. He is checking it out. 1985 sounds rather late to me.

    I am also not sure now whether 1977, which is what we have on thesarvo, was the correct year for the ABC climb ( 1st N.Face climb by Les, Men and Glen). Maybe the film was released in 1977. The climb 1975?

    Anyone else know?

    Phil Robinson

  2. Chris A Rathbone AUTHOR

    It was 8th June 1977. That's definite. The ABC thing was probably 1976. Cheers Dildo

    1. Phil Robinson

      The Candlestick.    Mmm?  Now you have me beat. I have just found out from Mendelt and the Hocking establishment that the ABC film route was 1975. 

      So your route is 8 June 1976 as first said or now 8 June 1977?

      Bas said he would have a look at his slides, if he can find them from eons past!

      Phil

  3. Phil Robinson

    Yes, it was June 1977.   I have just seen it in a 1977 CCT circular.