During a stellar week in early February, Tim Howell and Mike Pescod roped up together. Together they cut a swathe through the Scottish Highlands, climbing and jumping, each taking the other out of their comfort zone.
Mike is an IFMGA mountain guide and accomplished winter climber. Staying attached to the mountain underpins every decision he makes. Tim on the other hand, as a BASE jumper, sees things differently. But the skill-sharing between both opened up a new world of possibilities as they moved out of their respective comfort zones. By the end of the week, the pair had climbed some choice winter lines with Tim opening up a series of never-before-jumped exits on The Cobbler, Ben Nevis, Glen Nevis and the Isle of Skye.
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Well it might be a giant advert but I don’t mind, that video is stunning and the jumps are really impressive! Well done!
Does anyone know what the grade VI route is? Looks mint!
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I agree, Advert but still great shots, I believe the climb was ‘Promised Land’ VI/6 on Beinn Dorain, Mike posted a pick on his facebook page the other day.
That ice looked seriously fragile!
Not as fragile as the jumper-chap's crampon attaching! :-o
Nice film, I still find base a bit alarming though. Wasn't it Emmett who retired from doing it after just seeing too many friends die? Tommy at Jöttnar said that sponsoring the canopy turned out to be one of their best marketing moves because the footage was so great and dramatic it got showed on news websites and maybe even on actual TV all around the world - Scotland looking at its best!
That must have been a worrying moment!