MLC training weekend (5-6 May 1984)- "ropework and safety on steep ground".
Well - this was s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g my experience!
Two ascents (and descents) of Buchaille Etive Mor:
1. - up broken ground on East side of Coire na Tulaich (that was fine), then down Curved Ridge (that was a bit more exciting, but I made it!). Here I am starting the descent ....
I must have done OK, as I was picked
for the more advanced group the next day....
2. Ascent up North Buttress - very exhilarating - especially up the chimney at the top. OK - I know
it is only a "moderate" rock climb, but it is the hairiest climbing I had done, and felt very exposed to me! It's a long way down to Rannoch Moor!
I think the idea was to let us know the limits of our won comfort zones!
Anyway, the next time I abseiled was 21 years later - from the Inn Pinn!
(written 14/08/09)
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As a witness to the Inn Pinn abseil, I can confirm that he was still well outside his comfort zone...
ReplyDeleteHmm ... I was only stressed because I had to make sure I could return Iain in one piece to his fiance (and his mother)! Anyway, maybe I should go back and climb it again ... with my eyes open this time!
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