Blow out on the A82, beer with Paul and Lindsay, and then a 1h 25m walk in with 2 full rucksacks took it's toll on Me and Nathan.
After 4hrs sleep and numerous cups of tea we headed for Observatory Buttress V,5***
Liam joined us having stayed in his Motor home last night.
Perfect neve and ice made for a easy and enjoyable ascent of Observatory. Topping out with fantastic views right over to Skye.
As we descended No4 Gully, Liam noticed that the not often in condition Diana V,5** looked climbable.
So with some carefull avalanche avoidance, we got to the base of Diana.
A excellent steep ice chimney-gully leads to the thin ice slabs. One of the best grade V's I've done on the Ben.
Paul and Lindsay had climbed Riders on the Storm VI,5***
Back to the CIC for some needed food, wine and sleep.
No comments:
Post a Comment