Beowulf - WI4, 667 m (6 pitches) + GBU - WI5, 35m

Great day out in the Ghost with Jason and Pierre. We headed to Beowulf for our first climb of the day. Last time I climbed with Pierre was with Jason and Janice, I think about 9 years ago? Typical drive in, 3 or 4 river crossing in Jason's cool jacked up Landcruiser. No problem for his Ghostmobile. 

First pitch of Beowulf, second upper tier was super wet.
Even had a high volume of water flowing over the left hand side of the second tier.

JW's cool Ghostmobile.  

Pierre was keen to solo the full route, 
he is heading up pitch 1 just before JW and I.
We were happy to rope up for pitch 1 and the final pitches. 

Pierre was keen to solo the full route, and use my ropes to rap ;-). JW and I were keen to rope up for the first pitch, and the last pitch. The easy WI2 steps between pitch 1 and the bottom of the top pitches, we were all happy to solo. The upper two pitches were solid WI4 and much dryer ice since it is on a sidewall, not in the main canyon. About 80 metres of climbing, with the top exit pitch presenting 4+ lines, which of course JW lead up, easy breezy for him. 

Easy fun ice steps mid climb.

Just below JW's feet is a very deep water pool, 
had to tread carefully. 

Second last pitch, where the final two pitches leave the canyon.

Super fun climb up. Was remembering the last time I was here, on top of Beowulf; 15 years ago. December 2007 Jason and I climbed Beowulf, up Devil's Punchbowl and continued up to the summit to Devil's Head via the West Ridge and gully. 

Glimpse view to Devil's Head summit from near the top of the route. 

Young guns. 

Quick descent and back to JW's Landcruiser. JW was keen to climb more, so we headed to GBU for a quick lap. JW easier climbed up the WI5 right hand side, then Pierre and I did a top rope lap. My TR was by headlamp. JW did a TR to clean the anchor, then a few beers before the drive home. Great day out. 

JW heading up GBU just before dark.