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04/24 - British Torssukatak Fjord
Dr Leanne Callaghan with Glenda Huxter, Tim Neill, Matt Perrier, Tim Riley & Louisa Wilkinson from UK and Judith Spancken from Germany. (July-August 2004)
Pamiagdluk Island has become a very popular destination for rock climbers in recent years. This team set out to make the first ascent of 'The Baron' (Pt 1340m) by several free routes. 7 new routes were climbed, with grades ranging from E2 5c to E4 6a, whilst 2 other lines were attempted but abandoned after 10 pitches due to loose rock. In addition, the team made second ascents of 2 routes recently climbed by another expedition. A large falling rock resulted in chest injuries to Riley, who had to be evacuated from the summit ridge by a series of lowers and abseils, and back to civilisation by a passing boat. Subsidiary plans to attempt the unclimbed Pt 1303m on the western shore of the Fjord had to be shelved as the team could not afford the extra £1,000 necessary to hire a suitable boat. Inspection through binoculars revealed that it was steep, sheer and uninviting.
The female members of this expedition were awarded the Alison Chadwick Memorial Grant for 2004.
[See also 04/20 to same area]
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