Thursday, May 23, 2019

Gooseberry - 5.8, 250m (7 pitches)


Finally got on some outdoor rock, Friday May 10. Climbed Gooseberry (5.8, 250m: 7 pitches, mixed bolts and gear) on Tunnel Mountain. What an awesome route. The fifth pitch is the money pitch. Awesome chert holds, pretty burly for 5.8. Weather was okay, no real rain. Shared the route with two other parties. Great day out. 

Tunnel Mtn. East Face,
Gooseberry left edge of skyline on centre rib.

View up pitch 2.
OSWB leading up pitch 4.
(Photo by Neil)


OSWB at station, start of pitch 5.
(Photo by LK)

Looking up pitch 5.

LK leading up pitch 5, chert face holds just above this position.

View to Mt. Rundle.

OSWB on lower section of pitch 6.
Just above this section there is a long section of only trad protection, super fun.
(Photo by LK)

LK nearing station at top of pitch 6.

LK heading up pitch 7.

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