Dry rock and firm snow on Tower Ridge

Dave: Great conditions on Tower Ridge today, after the snow approach we had dry rock with no crampons or ice axes needed until two steps below the Eastern Traverse, the thin slithers of snow in the corners and grooves up to the traverse gave great placements and easy climbing. The traverse was easy on firm snow with some grass showing through, the chockstone is filled and beyond this lies dry rock making an easy climb onto the great tower. The Gap is almost all dry rock and crampons probably made it harder but shortly after the gap firm snow led to the summit. Adam and I made quick work on the descent of red burn or at least it felt quick as the conversation flowed from summit to car park, brilliant last day in crampons.

Grivel
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