from Arc'teryx Latest News
Sweating hard, I took another step and plunged boot-deep in the soft snow. The rope pulled sharply at my harness. “You need to slow down dude, I can’t go as fast as you,” Chris urged. He was right; we were gaining nothing by working this hard on the approach. It was 11:00 am, the sun, a rare-sight in this mountain range, was shining brightly down on us. The snow was isothermal. The mighty east face of Cerro Torre leered above, taunting me. This was the culmination of a season spent biding time, ...
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from Himalman's Weblog
Spaniards are leading Himalaya action with a race against time up Annapurnas slopes. Italians and Americans are getting ready for their contribution: Chris Warner and Marty Schmidt are headed to the South Side of Makalu, hoping to climb a new route to Makalu SE and then the SE Ridge to the [...]
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from Guy Steven - Mountain Leader
Today was navigation day for the London Police Mountaineering Club. We headed into the Mamores to develop their map and compass skills. We headed from Mamore Lodge up into Coire na Ba, up onto the SE ridge of Stob Coire a Chairn, then to the summit, followed the SW ridge down to the col and descended into Coire a Bhodaich. A very warm sunny day again. We also met 70+ Royal Marines coming over into Kinlochleven from Glen Nevis. Busy day in the Mamores.
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