Pics; Top-Damo abbing into the route
Middle- Damo coming into view from the hanging belay
Bottom- Me coming up the steep top pillar
Today Damien and I climbed a well known ice route called “ Nuit Blanche” WI 6. We skied to the top of the fall and made a very nervous abseil down the route. From below the route looked steep, intimidating and hard but we took some deep breathes and got stuck in. The ice on the route was the steepest ice I have climbed, very technical ice on the first steep section made the climbing very hard and delicate. With very little ice less than vertical on the whole route and some overhanging bulges it made for a pumpy experience.
As we did not start mega early, once we had topped out it was just getting dark so we made a very pleasant ski down to the car park and tuck straight into our “emergency car food”!
As we did not start mega early, once we had topped out it was just getting dark so we made a very pleasant ski down to the car park and tuck straight into our “emergency car food”!
Was wondering if anyone has experienced Nuit Blanche in Paris. We are hoping to be there this year, but are uncertain what the best location to stay would be in relation to the events. We would like to be walking distance to some of the action. Any other ideas tips to help maximize our enjoyment of the night would also be appreciated.car maintenance