Success on the Verte

Here is Nick making his way along the Grand Rocheuse arete on his way to summit the Aiguille Verte last week. A massive congratulations to him and to Francois who guided him. Previously they have climbed the Eiger and also the Matterhorn in Winter, but the Verte was the latest project. The ascended by the ArΓͺte du Jardin, and descended by the Whymper Couloir. You can see photos of their ascent at http://picasaweb.google.fr/IcicleUK/AiguilleVerte, and also visit the course page for this amazing climb at http://www.icicle-mountaineering.ltd.uk/verte.shtml

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