Scottish Technical Ice Climbing – Himalayas Preparation
Miles and Jon, with Himalayan dreams, undertook some Scottish winter Grade 3 technical ice-climbing here, experiencing minus 30C and 70 MPH winds in the process.
Miles' Himalayan dream starts here in the rugged Scottish Cairngorms mid-Winter
Reaching the summit is only one third of the way - a climber needs two thirds energy in reserve to descent safely
Not easy for a blind man to tie a critical knot with his gloves on
Jon showing amazing trust in Miles, allowing him to lead the descent
Grade III Technical Ice Climbing at -30C with 70mph winds - good Himalayan preparation