Timelapse of me lead climbing, at least until a piece of ice fell down and knocked the camera over... maybe this is why it has recently stopped working?!
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In the ice cave
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Paul on the pointy end and Eoin on belay - this was like day 3, most photos are off this climb because I spent the rest of the time focussing on climbing, not photography.
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Paul taking a rest
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Paul in action
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Very scenic route!
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Getting that axe swing!
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From our perspective it looks a bit easier here, it's not really.
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As Paul nears the top, Eoin is becoming steadily more anxious about leading the thing next.
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But after a false start here he is, on the pointy end. With me on belay. Thanks to Paul for taking over photography duties.
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Eoin making steady progress.
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And then I'm off the ground seconding.
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Trying to get a good accurate swing, is still a work in progress.
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I'm even working on it in black and white.
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The lads up showing us how it's done next.
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Wye creek in snow also makes for a beautiful tramp.