Valkrie - VS 4c (Top 50) - The Roaches - Staffordshire Peak District

[@paulmorrey4298]

Great video and great climbers. Thanks for sharing

[@Up-and-Around]

Welcome back Paul, Yes, the girls did well on this climb. The lead climber was also on the Baggy Point, Twinkletoes video. She is a good strong and confident climber. Enjoy your explorations.

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

A great route

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Hi Andrew, I agree with you. The name “Valkarie” means “Chooser of the slain” in Norse mythology. When you stand under this classic exposed climb, you just feel how imposing it is. I think the climbers did it justice on this occasion. I’m glad you enjoyed this video. I have plenty more footage still in edit, so make sure that you are subscribed, fit the notification and like buttons and please keep on commenting. Enjoy your explorations.

[@richardbradley1532]

One of the best routes around

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Hi Richard, I have to agree with you on that! I’d been hoping to get video on this climb for a while and I was lucky on this occasion to catch them climbing. I was on my way back to the Don Whillans hut for a cuppa when I spotted them climbing. We were on a BMSCMC climbing weekend and I had been videoing around The Sloth. If you haven’t seen that video yet, it’s worth a view! I’m glad you enjoyed this video. I have plenty more footage still in edit, so make sure that you are subscribed, fit the notification and like buttons and please keep on commenting. Enjoy your explorations.

[@nickonfoot]

Great video and even better climbing?

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Hi @nickonfoot, Thanks for commenting. I had been hoping to catch this climb for a while. We we’re on a BMSCMC club weekend and I had not long finished filming around The Sloth. We we’re staying in the Don Whillans hut at the foot of Valkarie and I was on my way back there when I noticed that the girls were climbing. I’m very happy that I was there for this climb! I have plenty more footage still in edit, so make sure that you are subscribed, fit the notification and like buttons and please keep on commenting. Enjoy your explorations.

[@CCCarl123]

Advanced rope and rope drag management required. Well done!

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Hi @CCCarl123, Valkrie is well known for its ability to cause rope drag. I’ve heard of a good few climbs where the rope was completely jammed. We were on a BMSCMC climbing weekend. The lead climber on this climb was also featured on another BMSCMC weekend climb, Baggy Point, Twinkletoes video. I’m glad you enjoyed this video. I have plenty more footage still in edit, so make sure that you are subscribed, fit the notification and like buttons and please keep on commenting. Enjoy your explorations.

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

When I did it, a long time ago, no chalk or cams. The ‘ hidden ‘ foot hold had me worried

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Hi again Andrew, I know what you mean! It takes a certain amount of faith and a handful of courage to make that leap of faith! Please keep watching and commenting Enjoy your explorations.