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Looking down Orion Direct (V,5), Orion Face, Ben Nevis
© Colin Wells
Climbers: Sarah Richards
Camera used: Minolta comapct zoom
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Lovely atmosphere in this photo. What were you belayed on by the way?
Davie
I am the God of Strathyre - 01/Mar/07
Great shot. Maybe his face could be a little lighter. But as its on top of a well respected climb, i think the critics will let you off. Good Effort!
IanJackson - 02/Mar/07
Hi Davie. I can't remember! (increasingly Alzie these days). Possibly not much, maybe axes. It was easy ground here (on the 'Spider' below exit chimneys) so wasn't expecting Sarah to fall off.
Hi Ian. I'm crap at scanning, still learning; original slide looks a lot better. Sorry!
Colin Wells - 02/Mar/07
I remember this belay very well. It was a warthog and an ice screw, reinforced I believe by an axe. The warthog was pretty loose but there was very little choice. I wasn't bothered; I was very happy and climbing better than had ever climbed. What a perfect day we had - the ice, the weather, the route and then the heavenly pyrotechnics on the descent.
Sarah Richards
sarahowlcott - 15/Mar/07
If this is the last but one belay on the route then there is an excellent rock belay. The belay on the top pitch was a buried axe i think. great shot.
Tom Ripley Mountain Guide - 15/Apr/07
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