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