Would that he had a rope. Sadly, he has partial hemp netting and little else in that vein.

Then after surmising that's a Very Bad Idea even for him, he's going to take the time to start going around the area, including into VI.K.13, to see if there's an easier/slightly more sane route to head up or better foot and hand holds to take advantage of for as long as he still has daylight.