the fabulous 2020 winter

Some gems were found, and climbed.

A fat ice year combind with scarce work led to increase exploration and new routing in winter 2020. New routes are prized, involve much walking for nothing, usually with heavy packs but very eager partners. I’m happy to present you some of the gems, and hope the next season will be just as great.

When in doubt, run it out.
— Armchair climber
Ferrethawk, 160m M6 WI3+, with James Walter. First attempt with Maarten van Haaren and Jasmin Fauteux

Ferrethawk, 160m M6 WI3+, with James Walter. First attempt with Maarten van Haaren and Jasmin Fauteux

Play with Fay 345m WI6 with Paul Taylor and Merrick Montemuro

Play with Fay 345m WI6 with Paul Taylor and Merrick Montemuro

Katana, 245m, WI6+X, with Stas Beskin and Dylan Cunningham

Katana, 245m, WI6+X, with Stas Beskin and Dylan Cunningham