Steve meint zu seiner Neutour: „New mega route at Malham. I didn’t expect to get success after just 2 days of effort this season. It’s actually a bit fast – I wanted more… But it came with the awesome weather, and hence the name; ‚The Reign Is Over‘, 8c most likely. Note the spelling, and this marks the end of the affair I’ve had on the walls below, with a single section of rock ruling over my life for 15 years! These routes; Batroute, Batman, Rainman, Rainshadow, Overshadow and Batshadow, have reigned over me, pushed me and forced me to be my best. Its been a good run. Now I’ve broken out. Though you watch – I’ll be back, I’m sure I spotted a line of holds out there somewhere….“
Fotos: (c) Keith Sharples