Climbed Edith Cavel East Ridge today. It is in great shape, we didn't have to put on crampons at all. We walked around the snow on the approach, another party crossed the snow and did use the crampons. A few snowy sections warranted cutting steps with the ice axe, but it was never more than a dozen steps before jumping back on the rock. Anchors along the way are tattered and worn so back them up.
Conditions could change with the next thunderstorm so be prepared for anything.
Conny Amelunxen
ACMG/IFMGA
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