Saturday 7 March 2009
Bouldering!
Got out last night soloing at Burbage North, idyllic conditions. Also today up to Burbage South, a bit more cloudy and windy, but bearable. Managed to do a good chunk of the Panzer traverse for the first time.
Sunday 1 March 2009
Biking and climbing...is it spring?
Went down to Bakewell and did a route from the Vetebrate Graphics white peak guide. Up over a hill to the Monsal trail, then a bigger climb over to Chatsworth, and back. Good views to the Derwent valley from the high point. Quick evening session at the Plantation with Jon afterwards.
Saturday 28 February 2009
Stroll from Bradwell
Took the long route to the Co-op today(!) via a six mile circuit to Hope, across to Brough, then back over Rebellion Knoll. A bit grey, but mild.
After work climbing
First chance to get out bouldering after work yesterday, albeit with a cheeky early finish at work. Were treated to some great light courtesy of the low sun, and had the Burbage boulders to ourselves.
Monday 16 February 2009
Back from a weekend in the Lakes
Spent the weekend up in Lakes. Did a route on poor snow at Tarn Crag, Grizedale on Saturday, then ascended Dollywagon Pike and returned down The Tongue Ridge and Gully, finding some better conditions in the north facing cove. On Sunday, Brown Cove Crags seemed unaffected by the thaw, and Left Branch Gully (II) was good fun, with a very short section of ice. Continued up to Hellvelyn, and were treated to some views on the descent. Cornices around the summit rim were impressive, in particular those below Helvellyn Lower Man. Ice on paths near the summit was thawing, and the snow was ideal for controlled glissading on the way down.
Saturday 7 February 2009
Winter climbing in the Peak District
During the cold weather last weekend, managed to sample some of the esoteric winter climbs on the Mam Tor ridge.
[caption id="attachment_9" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="At the steep bit on Back Tor Gully"][/caption]
[caption id="attachment_8" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="Approaching the gully"][/caption]
[caption id="attachment_9" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="At the steep bit on Back Tor Gully"][/caption]
[caption id="attachment_8" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="Approaching the gully"][/caption]
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