April 22 2023
Once upon a scorching sunny day, our heroic climber, Seb, embarked on an epic 4-hour journey to Owl's house. You see, dear readers, he had one goal in mind: to conquer the King Line. The weather had other plans, though, because the sun was blazing hotter than the Earth's core. Okay, maybe not that hot, but you get the idea! As they say, patience is a virtue, but Seb was more like a young bull, eager and restless, rather than a wise owl. He simply couldn't resist the magnetic pull of the rocky terrain. So, what do you do when you're a bull in a china shop, or rather, a climber in a boulder field? You charge, of course! And charge he did! Seb found himself face-to-face with a particularly fierce and desperate arete. It was like a scene from a climber's version of Fight Club, but instead of Brad Pitt, we had Seb and a chunk of rock. Their epic battle raged on, and from the dust and sweat, a new route was born: Distraction V8. In the end, our valiant climber Seb claimed victory, conquering the first ascent of Distraction V8. However, the cost was high, as he blew several tips in the process. It was a bittersweet triumph, and the King Line watched from afar, smirking, knowing it had been spared – for now. Alas, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Seb and the gang retreated, bruised but not defeated. The King Line remains elusive, but fear not, dear readers! For the tale of Seb and the King Line is not over, it is merely waiting for the next chapter. And when that time comes, you can bet your chalk bags that Seb will be ready to charge, young bull style, once more!