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Batian (true summit of Mt. Kenya) as seen from Nelion. One should plan for at least 3 hours to cross the Gate of the Mists (the deep gap between them), summit, & return to Nelion. 7 January, 2006
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[ Post a Comment ]| dug | Africa! | | 
Hasn't voted | You've been posting some great shots of Kenya! did you perchance get a look at the diamond couloir?? Many congrats to you and gordon. | | Posted Feb 7, 2006 8:14 pm |
 | | Diggler | Re: Africa! | | 
Hasn't voted | Thanks, Doug! Didn't really get that good of a view of the Diamond Couloir while walking past the upper portion of it @ the Gate o' the Mists (drops down quite steeply), & our approach & descent routes were both on the other side. Nice shot of you on Logan on your profile, BTW. Are you still planning on attempting the Cassin this spring/fall? | | Posted Feb 8, 2006 12:18 pm |
| | gordonye | Re: Africa! | | 
Voted 10/10 | Thanks, dug! I posted this picture of a view down the couloir from Gate of Mists, but the couloir proper was not visible because of the steepness. | | Posted Feb 10, 2006 6:16 pm |
| ben jammin | Foreshortening | | 
Voted 10/10 | A note to aspirant Mt Kenya climbers: Batian looks a lot steeper and more intimidating in this view from Nelion than it really is in practice. Profile views of the Gates of Mist (e.g. here or here) show a truer picture. | | Posted Feb 8, 2006 3:45 am |
| | Diggler | Re: Foreshortening | |
Hasn't voted | However, considering the short distance between Nelion & Batian (~150m, if that, and only 50m or so descent to the notch between the 2), the fact that at least 3 hrs should be allocated to getting to Batian & back from Nelion attests to the fact that it's somewhat more than a scramble as well ;-) | | Posted Feb 8, 2006 12:06 pm |
| alti_addict | Foreshortening | | 
Hasn't voted | More than a scramble? Definitely a technical climb then and not possible to go up without gear? | | Posted Jan 12, 2009 5:03 am |
| | Diggler | Re: Foreshortening | |
Hasn't voted | Well, it's all relative... Let's just say that if you've gotten that far (to see Batian from Nelion), that you should have the requisite skills (& necessary equipment) to complete the climb :) From Nelion to Batian via Gate of the Mists involves (usually) a full rope-length rappel, steep drop-offs with incredible exposure, exposed & delicate snow climbing, & some moderate rock climbing. | | Posted Jan 12, 2009 6:58 pm |
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