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Winter Climbing Record

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Date : 11/03/2014

Grade : IV

Grade : 5

Style : Alternate Lead

Type : Ice Climbing

Weather : Clear - sunny - good visibility

Wind : No wind

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Nights Camping : 0

Crag : Ben Nevis

Climb : Minus Three Gully

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Minus Three Gully behind Tim's team. I lead first pitch (second in normal conditions) then swapped to Craig for leading the rest.
Neve and good Ice all the way, really good climb.
On Abseil Craig missed a hidden thread belay so had to climb back up - easy done and one to watch for. Feedback from Keith to swing a bit even when hooking so you test the ice more.
Really good day out.

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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