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Ben Nevis Climbing Shots

Postby peter » Sun Apr 13, 2008 4:44 pm

Slideshow at: http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/mcveypc/BenNevisTrip2008

Pictures by Peter McVey and David Reid.

This was this past week ...

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Re: Ben Nevis Climbing Shots

Postby waterat » Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:58 am

Haven't had time to look at all the snaps, but looks like the weather was very kind to you... he he he .... glad you got up a couple classic lines... from the looks of it you may have been on the crux of Slav Route when you were abbing off Zero Gully ?...did you go left towards the big snotter icicle there ?....that bit is confusing, as Zero seems to trend left but in fact goes right just below Slav crux, there is a 2 peg belay which is not on Zero...Slav is a full grade harder...
more comments later ...cheers boys...
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Re: Ben Nevis Climbing Shots

Postby peter » Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:54 am

Yes, we were on the Slav Route, then. Zero Gully said follow a left facing chimney up, before crossing back right to the ampitheatre, or go straight up the ice bulge as an alternative route. We opted for the chimney, but must have gone too far before considering the traverse. The climbing was within our abilities, but the ice pro was only enough to pretend the climbing was protected. Next time: we stay right! Peter
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Re: Ben Nevis Climbing Shots

Postby chameleon » Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:42 am

acht wei gnu!
what complete and utter shite!!!!
eeee by gom, aahh luv it.

- Angus
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Re: Ben Nevis Climbing Shots

Postby Zamboni » Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:45 am

Were you happy to see somebody cut through the snow for you on that one top out? Or did you have to do it?

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Re: Ben Nevis Climbing Shots

Postby peter » Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:00 pm

Zamboni wrote:Were you happy to see somebody cut through the snow for you on that one top out? Or did you have to do it? Cb.


Experienced climbers choose their routes with great care, taking into account many variables. Polite Canadian climbers are also always willing to let other climbers go first, but solely out of courtesy and good manners of course.
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Re: Ben Nevis Climbing Shots

Postby waterat » Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:39 pm

chameleon wrote:acht wei gnu!
what complete and utter shite!!!!
eeee by gom, aahh luv it.

- Angus


Whit ?...didn't realise they let sheep sh****ing Yorkshire men in here !
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Re: Ben Nevis Climbing Shots

Postby chameleon » Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:31 pm

Busted.

(BTW my names not really Angus either --- mwuahahaha)
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