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Climbing the ice ramp towards the Rognon on the Frendo Spur. The Aiguille du Midi Telepherique station is perched on the right-hand summit. July 2005.


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gabrielevery fine reportage

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about this wonderful route !!
Posted Aug 8, 2005 6:03 am

James Chow

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steep is that, i like the pic, thanks.
Posted Aug 11, 2005 12:13 am

-Derek-sweet

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awsome pic, that looks like a fun day!
Posted May 31, 2006 3:09 am

IceMonkeyRock Rognon

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Did you go left or right?
Posted Aug 17, 2006 12:41 pm

ben jamminRe: Rock Rognon

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We went left - the ice kicks up nicely to ~75 degrees in places on the last pitches.

There is, of course, also the option of going straight over the Rognon on the rock at approx 6a grade.

Awesome route, whichever way you do the finish!
Posted Aug 20, 2006 9:36 am

IceMonkeyRe: Rock Rognon

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I went left as well. Very cool
Posted Sep 4, 2006 12:03 pm

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