The Crux traverse on Pause
Simon & I had driven up to Glencoe on Saturday night and pitched our tent on the free camping space outside the Kings House. Half an hour later Team Brockers rolled up so we went for a quick pint in the Kings House.
Next morning we split, Team Brockers headed for the Skye ridge while we headed for the Etive Slabs.
Never ending queue on Spartan Slab
Although it was quite crowded at the base of the slabs we could not believe our luck as everyone was queueing for Spartan Slab while non of the other routes got any attention that day.
Great for us as I had done the Hard Rock route Swastika E2 in the past & Long Reach E2 which is one of the best routes I have ever done in my life. So today we did another 2 great classics Pause E1 & Hammer Hvs both were 600ft + & very sustained, even the easier graded pitches were run out & technical.
There had been a strong cold NE wind all day keeping the temps down, ideal conditions at the slabs but this dropped at dusk & out came the midges, we had intended to stay a night in Glen Etive but we quickly returned to the Kings House area where the wind was still cold & brisk leaving it midge free.
A great climbing day.