On Saturday I had the privilege of climbing the ‘best route in Connemara’ and the ‘best boulder problem in Connemara’, Carrot Ridge and Highawatta. I christened it the Connemara double.
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| Carrot Ridge in the stepped ridge on the LHS of the crag |
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| Ped on P3 just after he broke a foothold |
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| The top of the Second Step |
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| Two down jackets |
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| Another party on P3 |
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| Highawatta. |





