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Big Trad Thong. 31-Mar-2009 At 10:02:22 AM Lhotse

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Had a jaunt up BTT on Sunday and loved it, the proper experience... it's got a bit of everything.

Big thanks to Mikl, Ness & Neil for all the work - clearly a big clean up program on that one.

Here's my thoughts and a few snaps if you're interested.

P1: is nice, P2: nice, only little bit of choss.
P3: interesting... more choss (pic below of Owen coming up it). As you move back right be careful that you don't pull off any holds ;-), but don't despair, there's the odd good letterbox to throw a full arm or hand into.
P4: any choss in the pitches below (and none of it is really that bad) is well worth it as it unlocks the jewel of the climb - the roof is awesome, good fun jamming. Be warned... the feet aren't as good as they look in the snap below. Also nice sporty moves up into the corner, before traversing the roof.
P5: save a big cam (or two) for the crack leading into & thru the mini roof at the end of the pitch.
P6: has an old skool feel to it. really nice.

Such an great spot out there.
cheers
JR