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Winter Climbing on Ben Nevis

Winter Climbing on Ben Nevis

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Jöttnar Pro Team members Mike Pescod and Willis Morris roped up last week for a filmed ascent of the Ben Nevis testpiece, 'Babylon' (VII,8), followed by a speedwing descent from the summit plateau. 

Not everything went to plan though. 

It was a brutally cold day's filming that covered lenses in frost and made a drone camera freeze and fall from the sky.  Willis had hoped to launch his speedwing from the summit but strong winds and poor visibility dictated otherwise.  A superb day's climbing though.

Watch the short film and browse the photos below.

 

Jöttnar | Winter Climbing on Ben Nevis from Jöttnar on Vimeo.

Ben Nevis in moonlight
The moon illuminates the north face of Ben Nevis
Climbing gear for Ben Nevis
A single optimistic screw in amongst the rock gear
Walking in to Ben Nevis
Dawn patrol
Mike Pescod climbing Babylon on Ben Nevis
Mike making some delicate moves as the clouds roll in and the snow begins to fall
Willis Morris climbing Babylon on Ben Nevis
Willis using all points of contact
Willis Morris and Mike Pescod climbing Babylon on Ben Nevis
Topping out - Willis left, Mike right
Willis Morris and Mike Pescod on top of Babylon, Ben Nevis
Smiles on top for the only camera left working

Mike Pescod and Willis Morris are both members of the Jöttnar Pro TeamRead more about them here.

Film and photography by Brodie Hood.

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