The belay ledge is a foothold below the corner AIR. Great photo. We only did it as Ron James recommended it as eminently suitable for 'the married hardman'.

Indeed - fairly well protected. You will notice that the EBs look rather new - they were my "hard route" EBs, 1/2 size too small. That was a mistake.

The double ropes, Norwegian sweater and downward view onto (yes, your exceptionally immaculate) EBs bring back memories. I did this with John Syrett in 1970 during a temperature inversion - the top of the buttress was just above a sea of cloud.

That must have been surreal in the extreme, John. The Far East is atmospheric enough as it is.

Ha - I did it too because of that comment in Ron James's excellent book!

Did it with Rob Matherson sometime back in the mists of time ( late 70s) in a moac waist belt, rememeber them!!!! all because his dad didn't fancy the approach!!
(he was 65 at the time!)

I do indeed remember them. I was likely wearing one in this photo.

yeah they were a good reason not to fall off!!

especially if you used them as a chest harness which I did in my exceptionally misguided youth - http://www.ukclimbing.com/images/dbpage.html?id=141774