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Winter Climbing Record

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Date : 29/01/2020

Grade : VII

Grade : 8

Style : Second

Type : Mixed Climbing

Weather : Light snow - poor visibility

Wind : Moderate wind

Camping Type : N/A

Nights Camping : 0

Crag : Ben Nevis

Climb : Route II Direct

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Description

Due to the increasing temperatures an high avalanche risk we stayed low and climbed Route 2 into Route 1, extremely techy climbing but really fun and interesting!
Jack led the first pitch being the crux and very run out.
Matt led the second and third pitch, but once reaching the third pitch temperatures began to rise very quickly and became very wet, so we quickly abseiled down and ran away.
Avalanches were being released all around the Coire.

Area : Ben Nevis and Carn Mor Dearg

Ben Nevis is certainly the biggest and most famous winter climbing ground in Scotland, with something for everyone from the debutante to the most experienced and skilled. The almost alpine grandeur of the north face can, in a good winter, transform into a world where climbable snow-ice forms at almost every angle. It provides climbs suitable for any stage of the winter, from early season snowed-up rock climbs to late season ice wall specials. Also included here are the small number of winter climbing opportunities on the neighbouring Carn Mor Dearg.

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