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Saturday 6 July 2013

Everything is Possible

July 5th
BIG DAY IN THE NORTH
Gillercombe Buttress
8 pitches - quantum belays, everything possible
P1 is a bit in at the deep end.
P2 amenable
P3 balancy and nervy esp with sack.
P4 simple
P5 steep and enjoyable then slabby and bold
P6 pleasant
P7 technical to start with good gear
P8 pleasant

PM good

And ready to go



AT on P1

About to start niche climbing

PM thinks about P5 ALT-START

AT goes for traditional juggy crack rather than bold arete option.

PM moving up P7

AT on tri-point quantum equalised possi belayty

Looking up as....




PM gets into the groove on P8
 Summit - Base Brown and Glaramara in background



170m plus
Sacks carried up
Walk out direct from summit
50 minutes in
60 minutes out






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