Robin Shaw - 108161

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Alpine Climbing Record

Details

Date : 10/08/2012

Duration : 1 day

Grade : PD+ (peu difficile)

Grade : n/a

Style : Equals

Type : Mountaineering

Weather : Heavy snow - poor visibility

Wind : Gale force wind

Camping Type :

Nights Camping : 1

Crag : Cotopaxi

Climb : Normal

Mountains :

Flagged :

Description

Ascent of Cotopaxi via normal route from José F. Ribas Refuge. Left midnight through ice field and crevasses. use of crampons and ice axes essential crossing ice bridges, plus snow and ice slopes of up to 50+ degrees. Roped together for total climb taking turns in lead. Severe storm during final ascent. Summit successfully and returned in improving weather conditions. Alternating lead on ropes with guide.

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