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Broken Fingers, 135m, III,4, starts up Broken Gully but follows the fault all the way to finish up Fingers Ridge and is a worthwhile variation.

Red Gully 120m II/III**

The gully on the right of Fingers Ridge is narrow, well defined at the bottom and often very busy. Climb the initial chimney, usually on ice, then follow the funnel-shaped upper gully to finish. Again, in thaw conditions the blocky nature of the upper gully can provide a serious rock-fall danger.

Topping out on Fingers Ridge (photo: Rik Higham)

Western Rib 120m II/III

The rib on the right of Red Gully is usually gained from above the mushroom-shaped pinnacles a pitch up Goat Track Gully. Climb the blocky and escapable broad rib to the top. It is sometimes possible to climb the rib all the way from the bottom if icy.

Goat Track Gully 120m II*

Starts close to Red Gully and slants right below a big vertical left wall. At the steep section climb the right corner, which can be awkward but well protected if bare of ice. Above the gully is less defined and open to variation.