Set out from Lillaz, above Cogne, in Gran Paradiso area, to climb Tuborg. Routes were in lean conditions and slightly hard for grade. In spite of seeing someone take a leader fall on the first pitch as we approached, James was keen to have a crack. (Pic above - Italians taking right side) It was brittle, steep and hard and we both struggled, using copious quanities of aid! A stiff start for an ice trip. Second pitch was steadier at WI4 and I had just enough strength left in weak forearms to climb it safely. :-)
James completing the first pitch.
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