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Belgium. |
A map of the crags. Day one was on Le Merinos, day two was on La Jeunesse.
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Looking out on the crags we climbed the first day. We climbed
two routes our first day out, a 2 1/2 pitch 5b (5.9ish), though the last
pitch was a cake walk. The second route of the day was a long single-pitch
5c+ (5.10ish). Had some really small technical sections that earned the
grade. Two-finger pockets with no feet followed by some deadpointing. It
was *hot* out as well. Nothing like working a really tough climb while sweat
drips in your eyes. |
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Day two we started out on a two pitch 5b. Technically not too demanding,
but I botched the first section and froze up on the first crux section after
over-climbing the bolt and mangling an awful traverse/lieback/power-over-technique
move. I'm still not sure why I didn't go flying off into space end end up
dangling off the overhang. Must be luck. |
Later we mistakenly tried to tackle a 7a+ on toprope. Actually made some
progress on it though had to keep wondering why it was so tough as we thought
it was a 6a. At least we have an excuse for falling off this one. OK, these images aren't supposed to go together but they look kind of cool like that. |
View of the crags. |
More crags. |
Double ropes. |
Another rope in action. |
Corne getting ready to take the sharp end of the rope. |
Looking down. |
Coming up an easy chunk. |
Looking down again. With a camera slung around your torso and only one
hand free, there is a limit as to what you can take pictures of. |
Up on the anchor, putting faith in a bomber bolt and a thin Spectra daisy
chain. |
Corne on the anchor. |
Our anchor. Inspires confidence. |
View from the top. |
Someone working a tough one. |
Still working... |
See pics from my trip to Devil's Tower here. |