Category: Ice Climbing
Ice (and mixed) climbing. The type of climbing normally done with axes and crampons.
Yesterday it snowed, but that didn’t stop us. We went down the Valnontey Valley for a bit of fun, but we forgot the camera. Doh! We commiserated with a traditional Italian Pizza. Today was gloriously sunny, so we decided to try the interesting looking Stella Artice. We’d heard that it had an interesting move through …
I got some super tasty and creamy chocolate from my Valentine. Then we went ice climbing...
We took a typical Sterling Alpine start for our first day in Cogne. At 10.30am we left the apartment. We’re actually not staying in Cogne itself, we’re a few miles up the road in a very small and very sleepy village called Lillaz. It’s cold up here, but there is a great view of Mont …
Planning another early start to beat the inevitable crowds, I couldn't bring myself to stop hitting the snooze button this morning...
Went up to Shoulthwaite Gill this morning, with the intention of having a look at it and soloing it if it looked reasonable.
Popped in to see Li'l Pete after work this evening...
I had a spare day, so when Jon phoned last night to ask if we were up for anything, I said “Of course!” Pete had to work, but that made it easier because Jon had one spare pair of crampons. I also borrowed Pete’s leash-less ice tools, so we were ready to investigate an ice …
A cold and breezy day on Great End.....
A superb day on the Ben....
