[MCR] Murchison Falls area Ice conditions

Climbed in the Murchison falls area the other day with Merrie-beth Board and 4 guests.

Murchison is fat and there was a party enjoying it the day we went in.  Merrie-Beth climbed My Daddy's a Psycho which was also fat and in good shape and had seen a fair amount of traffic.  I climbed Lessons of Oka, which is a mixed corner to the right of Virtual Reality.  Really nice climb that takes good gear.  Bring a standard rack for the climb as some of the belays also take gear.  Currently the climb still takes some good 13 and 16cm ice screws and has also seen some traffic.

To approach Lessons, you need to climb and rappel under Virtual Reality, which feels a bit vulnerable from potential ice fall when the sun comes out.  2- 70's would help you get out of the ice fall a bit quicker.

Sarah Hueniken

ACMG Alpine Guide

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