Route 1 in the overview picture.
85m WI4
The first pitch starts with 10-15 meters of WI4, but becomes WI3 after that. There is plenty of good ledges after the first wall of ice. Climbers have therefore multiple options in how to divide this route into two pitches. We did it in a 50m and then a 35m (WI3) pitch. This route can be a good choice for climbers where one is looking for a slightly harder lead while the other is looking for a more comfortable climb, the former would lead the first pitch while the latter would take the second pitch. This way both parties would have fun at their respective level.
The blue line on the topo shows a variation for the second pitch which is probably a bit more challenging.
Descent
There is no descent gully in close proximity so rappelling down the route on V-threads is the recommended method.
First Ascent
This route has not been documented before so we give it a name and rating. The name, “Just Foreplay”, is considered descriptive because the route starts with exciting moves but nothing of significance happens after that. Climbed by Ágúst Kristján Steinarsson and Halldor Fannar 21st of January 2024.
Crag |
Hvalfjörður
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Sector |
Litlasandsdalur |
Type |
Ice Climbing |