Latest mountain conditions

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Point Five Gully

Thursday, 28 January 2010

I climbed Point Five Gully today with Erik and his guide Ian
The middle pitch was very wet and had some mighty big holes through to the rocky waterfall underneath! To be in good shape the gully needs another freeze, but that may not be too far away. The first pitch was good and the last hard pitch was okay as well. Above all major difficulties the climbing was very enjoyable and the cornice not too much bother.

Erik exiting the hard third pitch.

Erik in the neck of the second (Chimney) pitch above some big wet holes in the ice.

Erik on the first pitch.

Ian on the first pitch.

Ian starting up the second (Chimney) pitch before experiencing some fairly 'full Scottish' conditions and a distinct lack of good protection.