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Winter Climbing Record

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Date : 26/02/2014

Grade : IV

Grade : 5

Style : Alternate Lead

Type : Snow & Ice Climbing

Weather : Light snow - poor visibility

Wind : Moderate wind

Camping Type :

Nights Camping : 0

Crag : Ben Nevis

Climb : Douglas Boulder, East Ridge

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Description

Another snowy and windy day so kept our heads down.
East Ridge of the Douglas Boulder - Becky led the first pitch. I led the second pitch but got a bit greedy and ran into the third pitch as well. Couple of tricky moves in a corner just before the top.
Abseiled into the Douglas Gap and then down East Gully.
Climbed with Rebecca Coles and Ali Rose.

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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