Scott was on lead for the first pitch, he took a more central line up the pillar today rather than the right hand side he had climbed the day before. he pushed on up getting a little pumped towards the top of the pitch but making good work arrived at the balay safely. I followed on up, feeling pretty strong and arrived shortly after.
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| Scott on pitch 1 of "Naturtrueb" Wi6 photo: Ramon Marin |
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| Scott on pitch 1 of "Naturtrueb" Wi6 photo: Ramon Marin |
I looked up at the second pitch and it looked much steeper than it did from the floor, I was a little spooked by it but was determined to attempt the pitch. scott handed over the rack and after a few short breaths I was on my way.
The climbing felt pretty hard, i was feeling a little tense but after placing a few screws I manged to relax a little, the pitch seemed very long and sustained, i found myself getting pumped quite oftem, but after a little shake out i was good to move on. about halfway up the pitch I had a nervous moment when i just felt like i wasnt 100% in control, After a little chat with myself and a few long minutes I pushed on up to easier ground, i eventually moved over the top and onto the belay.. Scott followed on up and joined me some time later. we congratulated each other on two good leads and also the matter that for both of us, this was our first Wi6 route.
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| Me on "Naturtrueb" Wi6 Photo: Pete Collins |
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| Me on "Naturtrueb" Wi6 Photo: Pete Collins |
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| Abseilling off the route feeling pretty good. |
Rob, Pete and Ramon were climbing a big line called "In der wurze liegt die kurze" Wi6, I watched from the bottom and the route was climbed in fine style....
A great day all in all and the end to a great trip.....
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| Ramon leading pitch 2 of "In der wurze liegt die kurze" Wi6 |
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| Rob Gibson on the last pitch of "In der wurze liegt die kurze" Wi6 |
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| Ramon leading on up the second pitch of "In der wurze liegt die kurze" Wi6 |
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