First Grade 5 Lead

Iv been up on the Ben today with John to have a look at Vanishing Gully V,5 on the Secondary Tower Face. After a long trudge in we arrived at the base of Vanishing Gully to find it in good shape. I set of on the first pitch which was provided very long and sustained climbing throughout which left me wishing for some more arm strength. John made light work of the second pitch which provided more steep ice. From the top of the route it was already equipped for abbing back down to the ground in 2 long 60m rope lengths