Book of Fools – Alternative Exit to Fridays Fool

If your looking for a fantastic final two pitches to Fridays Fool then consider this great open book corner.  It can be found on the climbers left as you exit the ice on pitch two of Fridays Fool.  This pic is from Steve Fortune making the first ascent in 2012.  The route had been tried on several occasions by a local Wanaka climber who will remain nameless.  There was talk it had no gear and needed to be bolted!! Luckily Steve made short work of the pitch in the process finding bomber protection.  This is an excellent alternative M4-M5 corner and adds another quality pitch to the classic Fridays Fool.