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Buffalo Aidfest November 2014. 25-Nov-2014 At 7:53:10 PM phillipivan

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Scott and I climbed Ozi direct in 17 hours 33 minutes on Sat. More impressive considering Scott had never stood in etts, or used jumars. He led up to big grassy, and the fang pitch above the Gledhill Bivvy, so calling him my second is not even vaguely accurate. Seven hours faster than last year, much of which is probably down to better managed hydration. Rain arrived two pitches from the top, and we got completely drenched.

The next day we climbed Maharajah (in a day) as a gentle recovery.

Monday saw us optimistically rack up for Angels as the grey clouds moved in. We hoped to get far enough up the route before the rain set in that going up would remain the preferred option. The rain arrived before we passed the hang glider ramp. We compromised and settled for a (wet) one day ascent of Banana Blaise.

Things I forgot this year: Whisky. Packed my spoon, but couldn't find it for a day and a half, so ate with my fingers.

Thanks all for the company. Dave, I'm looking forward to seeing some of your photos.