Ice conditions

Month: January 2011

Cogne Lauson

Cogne Lauson

Conditions are amazing todsay. Perfect ice every where. Very safe climbing with snow conditions.

Cascade de Lillaz

Had a great day on the Cascade de Lillaz today.  Plenty of parties out there and some fun to be had - especially on the first pitch.  Back to town for a bruschetta and almost time for dinner at La Barme.  Tough life...

Tuborg and Coyote

Dave Hollinger and David Grant climbed Tuborg and Coyote in Val Lillaz. Both routes in stonking conditions. Coyote steep but very well hooked. Tuborg easy climbing but difficult to get screws. An hour of sun. Good track in.Dave and David.

Cascade de Lillaz

Cascade de Lillaz

Today we climbed Lillaz in amazing condition. Its perfect all the way to the top. 7 pitches. The first pitch is a bit fragile but ok. Watch out for the pools collapsing. Interesting the route Hard Ice On The Rocks which I backed off yesterday fell down today. Good...