Sunday 2 August 2009

A long wait.

Sent from a small belay ledge about three hundred metres above the forest canopy. Matt leads, you may be able to spot him in the pic, while he places a rivet and continues to hook his way to the next belay, I let the GriGri do the work and text this.

Weather is looking a little ominous and the clouds are swirling around the summit, it's very humid and I am keen for Matt to complete his lead and set an anchor that we might be able to dodge the storm if and when it breaks. Matt's been on this pitch for maybe five or more hours as it's thin aid.

On the up side, we are nearly at the roof that marks the half way point, maybe another pitch after this. It is a massive feature and it looks as if there may be a crack system through the middle, it'll make an epic pitch if the seam turns out to be good.

Above, the overhung scoop is looming and possible lines are showing themselves.

Should sign off now as the pair of fish eagles that have been buzzing around our belay since sunrise are building confidence and I think they have their eyes on my noodles.