My first canyon experience, a bit like being at a water park really but without all the man-made plastic and chaffing. Loved it, although some of the jumps were a little scary and I managed to keep opening my mouth just before hitting the water so I could have a good choke! After our morning in the canyon we went up to Glacier Noir in the mountains to recce a 22 pitch route we want to climb next week.
And what a recce – over 6 hours in total and still didn’t manage to find the base of the route!! The location feels really remote and super beautiful. Shame about the loaded snow slabs high up and the constant rock fall but it is that time of year I guess. Got a few good bivvi spots sorted, just need to locate some bolts.
After bouldering about at the base of the crag in our runners to avoid all the snow and ice (no crampons and axes) we decided to give up the search and get some advice in the valley. The line of the climb looks incredible, if we get some good advice we’ll be back for it.
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