Great stuff, and yes Sharp Edge is obviously a very different beast from what it was on the first ascent, though the tradeoff is that the polished rock is pretty slippery when wet.
I wonder if John Dalton also qualifies as a 'lad o'pairts'? A fellow Cumbrian (born in Eaglesfield), father a weaver, began earning his own living at age 10—and went on to develop the atomic theory of chemistry.
I know less than I should about John Dalton. Seems like he will indeed qualify as L o' P but not a serious fellwalker or mounteer so probably won't be featured on About Mountains. Sharp Edge is "Skiddaw Slates" ie mudstone though somewhat improved by nearby Skiddaw Granite contact metamorphism. Not great for climbing as you say.
Great stuff, and yes Sharp Edge is obviously a very different beast from what it was on the first ascent, though the tradeoff is that the polished rock is pretty slippery when wet.
I wonder if John Dalton also qualifies as a 'lad o'pairts'? A fellow Cumbrian (born in Eaglesfield), father a weaver, began earning his own living at age 10—and went on to develop the atomic theory of chemistry.
I know less than I should about John Dalton. Seems like he will indeed qualify as L o' P but not a serious fellwalker or mounteer so probably won't be featured on About Mountains. Sharp Edge is "Skiddaw Slates" ie mudstone though somewhat improved by nearby Skiddaw Granite contact metamorphism. Not great for climbing as you say.