Ascent of Barre des Ecrins, summer 2011
North Face N face, Barre des Ecrins from the Ecrins Hut. Photo by Andrew Moore
North Couloir Looking down Barre Noire North Couloir. Keith Lambley with Mike Pinney and Kate Ross in hot pursuit.
Photo by Andrew Moore
NE Ridge Top of North Couloir looking across to NE Ridge of Barre des Ecrins.
Photo by Andrew Moore
Decision time Decision time! At the foot of NE Ridge looking across to the North face and parties heading up towards NW Ridge and Dome de Neige.
Photo by Andrew Moore
Mike leading the way Mike Pinney on ice leading up to NE Ridge.
Photo by Andrew Moore
on snowy rocks Kate Ross on snow covered rock, traversing right on the N face.
Photo by Andrew Moore
moving up Mike Pinney on snow moving slowly upwards towards the ridge.
Photo by Andrew Moore
on the ridge Mike Pinney finally established on the ridge.
Photo by Andrew Moore
La Meije A clear view of the South face of la Meije from the summit
Photo by Keith Lambley
on the way down Keith Lambley and Andrew Moore descending NW Ridge.
Photo by Mike Pinney
looking back Looking back along the upper part of the East Ridge.
Photo by Mike Pinney
North Couloir Looking across to the Barre Noire North Couloir, during the descent.
Photo by Andrew Moore