Smith's Route, the blue-ish icefall centre frame and a climber finishing the route topping out onto Ben Nevis
Andy leading the 'Icicle'
Climbers crossing Tower Gap
Thursday 19 March 2009
Smith's Route
Another glorious day on Ben Nevis and time to up the ante, we climbed Smith's Route V 5 on Gardyloo Buttress. This classic steep ice route was marvelously exposed and included an idylic ice cave belay with fantastic views of Tower Ridge and Indicator Wall. After topping out we nipped back down Number 4 gully and got a quick ascent of Central Gully Left Hand IV 4 on Creag Coire na Ciste. On the walk out we also came across a very tame herd of deer. All in all, the perfect Scottish winter day!
Smith's Route, the blue-ish icefall centre frame and a climber finishing the route topping out onto Ben Nevis
Andy leading the 'Icicle'
Climbers crossing Tower Gap
Smith's Route, the blue-ish icefall centre frame and a climber finishing the route topping out onto Ben NevisAndy leading the 'Icicle'Climbers crossing Tower Gap
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