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Two big classics on alpine granite

7/28/2012

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We have had great weather the last few days in Chamonix, perfect conditions for alpine rockclimbing. I and Barry have enjoyed two classics on Pointe Lachenal and the south face of Aiguille du Midi.

The first day we went down to Pointe Lachenal to climb Harold et Maud. It’s a 250m crack line that offers high quality climbing around 5+ with one pitch of 6a, one of the best routes in its grade in this area. Except for the cold wind the conditions could not have been better.

The second day we did Rebuffat on the south face of the Aiguille du Midi. This is the nr 1 classic in this area. In combination with the high quality climbing in moderate grades, easy access and that it tops out at the lift station makes it very popular. We arrived early, but not early enough. There was already a team on the route when we arrived. But they were kind enough to let us pass and after that we had the whole route to our self.

These two routes are superb and I can highly recommend them to everyone that comes to Chamonix for alpine rock climbing. Thanks Barry for two great days

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Claire
8/13/2012 12:42:42 am

That looks like a great route! Super looking rock!!

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Barry
8/18/2012 01:06:40 am

Cheers Linus! Great photos from a great trip. The climbs you picked were top class, Chamonix rock really rocks.
Looking forward to the next one, Barry

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    Linus Kulstad, certified UIAGM guide since 2007


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