Mountain Project Logo
Climb
MTB
Hike
Trailrun
Ski
All Locations > International > Europe > United Kingdom > Scotland > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
The Descent!!
ID 106621248 · · Copyright Violation?
The Route
Andy on top displaying the rations.
Rate Photo
Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
  4.5 from 6 votes
Paul Ross
Dec 5, 2009
“The Descent!!”  

0 Comments

Nearby Photos

Andy Ross at Rackwick Bay beach just below the bothey,about an hours walk from here to the Old Man..
Andy at the start of the crack on the second pitch.
Paul starting up the last pitch
The Old Man of Hoy and Andy Ross
The Route
The Descent!!
Andy on top displaying the rations.
Grandparents Roy and Hazel Warner <br> having fun
The Old Man during golden hour.
P.Ross on the summit
Looking closely, you can see a group of three on the final rappel. Two at the belay station, one on rappel.
The night before our ascent, we camped in the meadows along the cliff-side. This remains one of the best trips of my life.
Welcome

Join the Community! It's FREE

Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started