I visited Isatis the other day and noticed that the tree which used to be at the base of Le Mur des Lamentations (f7B+), and is visible in this video of a chap doing it in 2008 for instance
I noticed it gone on my 2012 trip. It could be that the roots were damaged by erosion and trampling, they were certainly exposed before. I do suspect that someone just pulled it down though. I'm not really a fan of this behavior but it did get in the way.
In reply to Rigid Raider: Surely they will be blowing up all boulders? And then will move on to blowing up all classic climbs and Alpine and Himalayan routes?
Le Mur des L is at 13 something. Interesting beta she has, strong young men seem to do it with rather more joyous bounds; she's static and uses intermediates and technique and stuff. ALmost gives us weakies hope.
Fri Night Vid Finding Focus - Life Behind The Lens of a Climbing Photographer
This week's Friday Night Video is a portrait of a prolific climbing photographer from Wedge Climbing. Sam Pratt is well known in both the outdoor and competition scene but if you haven't heard of him, you've likely seen...