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Jacob's Ladder 

Page Type: Route

Location: Cairngorms, Scotland, Europe

Route Type: Basis snow climb

Time Required: Most of a day

Difficulty: Scottish Grade 1

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Page By: imunro

Created/Edited: May 20, 2004 / May 20, 2004

Object ID: 161008

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Approach


From Aviemore (well served by rail and road) take bus or car upto the ski centre. Follow "climber's path" into Coire an t-Sneachda. Jacob's Ladder is the obvious gully at the extreme left of the cliff (large outcop on left of gully is Mess of Pottage)

Route Description


Climb the route in 3-5 pitches. Final cornice pitch is the crux (Easier exit is on the left, don't miss the bomber belay on the left wall.)

Essential Gear


CLIMBING GEAR
1 or 2 axes
Crampons
Helmet
Selection of rock pro
Couple of screws
Deadman/snowstake
Slings

MISC
Good cloting system(weather can be fierce)
Camera

Miscellaneous Info


This route is very popular so get up early or expect to queue!



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