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markhallam - Dec 30, 2010 11:36 am Date Climbed: Apr 10, 1973
A long time ago!long time ago so memories are limited - but I remember climbing this lovely route at easter in 1973 - very little snow so pretty well summer conditions.
nattfodd - Mar 8, 2010 10:52 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2010
WinterFun moderate ridge with two well defined cruxes, one of them being very exposed but both are well protected and with solid hooks all the way. Too bad it doesn't end up on the actual summit of the Ben, though, the top is a bit of a slog.