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Summer Mountaineering Winter
Saturday, 30 January 2010 21:53

Winter climbing conditions on Scafell

Written by  Paul Platt
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scafell_jan_30th_2010.jpgpaul_leading_crux_of_slingsbys_chimney.jpgPaul and Stu Halford had a fantastic day climbing Slingsby's Chimney Route on the Pinnacle Area of Scafell today.

As you can see the weather was fantastic and the mixed climbing conditions were extremely good with very well frozen turf and a reasonable amount of ice. 

Teams were also on Steep Gully, Pisgah Buttress Direct, a couple of routes on the Shamrock and a good looking ice smear to its right which looks about grade2/3? 

Looks like conditions will continue into next week. 

We'll post anything we hear. Happy climbing.stu_approaching_summit_of_high_man.jpg

For hill walking the snow conditions are excellent and full winter equipment is required.

We have winter climbing courses running and guided climbing days are available throughout the winter.       

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