Lochluster  WI3

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Type:  Trad, Ice Consensus:  WI3- [details] FA:  unknown Season:  late fall, winter Submitted By:  Leo Paik on Jan 6, 2006 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (10) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

The line is the obvious swath of thin ice cleared ...

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Description 

This is a moderate line that can be led on the R side of the Loch Vale Gorge area. It can be used to set up TR's for the thin climbs to the R. Inviting, but often thin, this frequently packs more of a mental punch than you might expect for a WI3. In fat conditions, it may be WI2+.

Previously, I had incorrectly labelled a line to the L as Lochluster; however, closer reading of the topo of Gillett's excellent guide suggests this is the line.

Find this line as the most moderate of the far R side of the cliff with a clearly-less-than-vertical ramp going up to a protuberant rock block. Dig out snow to find where the ice exists on this line. Be gentle with the ice as often it is quite thin here. Find fatter ice for screws and gain a stance below the final corner. Ice often peters out here. Move R onto a ledge and traverse R to a 2 bolt anchor. Rappel. 60ft.

Protection 

Definitely bring stubbies (3-4), 1 medium screw.

Toprope Protection 

Slings off 2 bolt anchor with a directional screw? above.

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Laura starting Lochluster