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Needle Gully Winter

WI2+ M2-3, Trad, Mixed, Ice, 300 ft (91 m), 4 pitches, Grade II,  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: O G Jones and party about 1897
International > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Lake District > Wasdale > Great Gable

Description

Climbs the Gully in winter conditions left of Needle Ridge

Location

Napes ridges .. Great Gable

Protection

Normal winter gear

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Check out this winter ascent of Needle Gully in 1890....Wonder why we need all that expensive gear. Note lady in the long dress, pants on woman in those days was not allowed ??.. photo George Abraham
[Hide Photo] Check out this winter ascent of Needle Gully in 1890....Wonder why we need all that expensive gear. Note lady in the long dress, pants on woman in those days was not allowed ??.. photo George Abraham