The new direct start since the rockfall has led to the grade now settled at VI, 5 (as per new Cicerone winter climbs guide and feedback from many ascents). A quite unique ice pitch in Scotland following a thin ice smear that forms down the corner of the blank corner of the rockfall scar.

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Cold Climbs , Cold Climbs (slimmed down) , Andy Nisbets Definitive of the Grade , Cold Climbs (Scotland)

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High VI
Mid VI
Low VI
High V
Mid V
Low V
High IV
Mid IV
Low IV
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High 6
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Low 6
High 5
Mid 5
Low 5
High 4
Mid 4
Low 4
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Style of Ascent
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Route of Interest
The Giant (Winter)

Grade: V ***
(Creag an Dubh-loch)

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