Having been forced to retreat on a previous attempt due to stormy weather i have always wanted to come back and finish the job , specially now that the peak has a name.We made a beeline from the point where we left the trail along the Elbow river to the base of the east ridge , and yes it looks steep and it is.Once in the open it was good going on the usual rubble with a couple of rock bands to negotiate.

Lower part of the ridge

Scrambling up a minor rock band

Once past the false summit the ridge becomes more interesting with a brief narrow section where care must be taken


The false summit comes into view

Ridge between false and true summits

The summit affords excellent views and even if the wind felt cool we enjoyed a long break


Garriochmill peak summit

Group shot

Leaving the summit

. Eventually we retraced our steps arriving back at the cars at 5:40.Participants:Gary,Susan,Jeannette,Suzy.Thanks to all for joining me Francisco C/S

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