UKC

"Nursing a splitting hangover, nursing a delicately placed front point of a crampon, calf muscles screaming for release, every fibre of being searching the ice for a lifesaver axe hold, no other thought beyond that. Forget the feel of vomit rising in the throat, I want the flood of relief when it appears at last (the axe placement, not the vomit). A flick of the wrist and the teeth of the pick bites the ice and you know its good."

writes Fawksey. http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=738

In reply to Mick Ryan - Editor - UKC:

Fawksey to win! From what I've seen of his stuff, I reckon he's the most talented writer on here.

I like this. Beautifully measured, no metaphor overextended.

In reply to CJD:

Another vote for Fawksey, it fabulous stuff.

In reply to Mick Ryan - Editor - UKC: Good Stuff Fawksey. Your on a winner there.

In reply to DaveWarb: Why thankyou, you can sit in the front seat while Franco sits in the back : )