Ascents in Northwest Territories by Vanessa Wills

A bit dirty, but fun route on big potato holds- after getting rained off LFT second go

Despite its wide nature, this crack/ chimney was very fun, with many climbing tricks needed.

Third time lucky. First go was after 9 days rain and it was very wet. We got to top of pitch 12 before bailing at 9 pm after starting late due to guys in front, at 7 am. Second go retreated pitch 6 due to bad weather. Third go went smoothly, summit in 12 1/2 hours at 6 pm and back to camp before the sun set. Amazing route, lives up to the hype

Dave did all the hard work with pitches 1,3,5. Good quality climbing and nice not to hurry. We skipped pitch 6.

If it hadn't been our last morning and I wasn't exhausted this may have happened. Nearly there on my second attempt. Jamming gloves rule.

First 3 pitches only at 11a. The offwidth is even good

A bit dirty, probably easier than 10c

The seam needs a good clean out of moss before trying to lead this, but nice climbing up pebbles

Pretty easy except for one desperate reachy move for me with gear at feet

Easy to set up, and more fun blobby holds

Got more injured on this than anything else. Had 2 shots, down to one problematic move, but shattered my tips. Still got the beak photo though

Easier and more bolts, a bit dirty. Single bolt at top

Took a couple of goes for the v- whatever start. It was the day after our first attempt at LFT and fingers and toes hurt

Too run out for me

Harder start, then easy

Warming up for the penguin

Waiting for dave to bring back insect repellant. Gotta keep moving