Sunday 2 August 2009

Down from camp

We're 10-15 metres from the roof now - the last pitch will require a pendulum/tension traverse across a blank slab to a short corner crack. After that a thin, steep and technical crack should bring us through the roof and in to the upper half. The previous pitch was good fun requiring quite a bit of hooking in mostly positive water worn pockets. We've named this pitch 'Loose Change' as I seemed to be constantly searching all the pockets for something worthwhile.

Now at our half way point we are back down in Mukut for the next couple days to catch our breath, restock with water and discuss the final push to the top of the wall - all has gone well so far.

Below is a shot taken of the Horns at dusk last night. The clouds were particularly unique last night, seeming to develop on the Horns itself and wrap and roll down the face, ocassionally forming a halo around the summit.

Thanks for checking in, please continue to do so!

Matt and Steve.