Rescue In Sweden

This weekend i was on a couse, in rescue techniques at Kullaberg, Sweden.

The course was held by instructors from the Danish Climbing Federation.

The weather was classic "kullen"-weather.

Daffy Jam (V), Kullen

This sunday, me and my brother went to Sweden for a bit of climbing to start the season. The weather was ok, with around 5 degrees and a bit of wind directly from the side. Some places had a bit of ice left, and some water was running down. Here we went to "Bjørnen".   

"DaffyJam". (Right Crack above)

   



I startet out on "DaffyJam", with a very nice 5 graded route. I brought a shitload of gear to this 12m route, just to get startet.
The route is filled with good holds and jugs. Half way up, it turns a bit overhanging, but still with plenty of good jugs. Halfway, is a small ledge. A nice little rest, before the fun part. (I thought)
Im half way up, my hands is already numb, and im fuckin' Cold. I stops looks down at my brother, and we are both laughing, thinking "Shit, this should have been easy". I put on a pair of gloves, do a bit of arm swings, then continue up. Not the best route to do in gloves, i think, the lesson is:) After Jacob did it without gloves:(

After Jacob did Daffy.. We wanted to try the next one, called "Optimal". Almost same grade as Daffy, and a bit of the same style. So we went for it. Jacob started out, also struggling with the cold and numb hands. Here aswell with a small grin on the face, as we both fought our way up, this 12m Face, trying not to look pathetic:) It would have been two very nice routes on a sunny day. It was still nice climbing now, but to be honest, a hard start of the season. 

BUT, the season has startet. :)

Jacob on "Optimal"

Jacob in Nimis Area.

We did two more climbs at "Bjørnen", then we went to another place, called Nimis. There is a couple of nice routes there aswell. But the rock was wet and very slippery.