Theroute is fixed with rope. The angles can range from 20 to 45 degrees.It is a long climb to C3 but is required for acclimatization prior to asummit bid.Yellow Band - 3 hours The route to the South Col begins at C3 and across the Yellow Band. Itstarts steep but settles into a sustained grade as the altitudeincreases. Climbers are usually in their replica IWC watch down suits and are usingsupplemental oxygen for the first time. The Yellow Bands limestonerock itself is not difficult climbing but can be challenging given thealtitude. Bottlenecks can occur on the Yellow Band.Geneva Spur - 2 hoursThis section can be a surprise for some climbers. The top of the Spurleading onto the South Col has some of the steepest climbing thus far.
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