Watch Exposed Traverse of Skeleton Ridge

David Linnett visits the Isle of Wight in the U.K. for an ascent of the iconic Skeleton Ridge near Totland Bay. First climbed by the legendary Mick Fowler in November 1984, this five-star chalky feature has gained cult classic status over the years and has 160 metres of climbing over six pitches with some of the most outrageously face melting exposure you will find in the U.K.

“Regarding the extraordinary 6th and final pitch,” said Linnett, “The Ridges of England, Wales and Ireland by Dan Bailey rather succinctly quotes, ‘If there is a more sensational pitch anywhere then you don’t want to climb it,’ which says it all.”