The CMC hard core (AKA old core) had a great evening on short but steep trad’ limestone overlooking the spectacular arena Malham Cove. 

While a couple of youngsters (probably no older that 60) hung around on Central Wall, crowds gathered to watch the CMC’s dynamic team tackle Pedestal Wall (S*), Straight Crack (HS*) and Crazy Paving (VS**), the improbable line of which was, on its own, worth the outing.

An excursion to the far reaches of Giggleswick South brought the party to a sector that none of us had tackled before. Previously known as Bramble Buttress, few stars (*) adorn these walls with good reason although Tomertil (6b*) is possibly worth the trek. In addition, six of us tackled a number of under-graded routes No Wavering (5c*); Rawhide (5c*); Bonanza (5b*) and Two for One (5c*). Head-torches would have been a good idea for the return to the Talbot.

Following a day of drizzle, four of us spent a couple of hours gingerly working our way up damp rock in the evening sunshine. Dabbing foot and handholds in chalk, we managed Three Slab Route (MS**), Flake Climb (S***) and Long Chimney (D***) Andy pictured at the finger-jam. I have to admit that despite their grades, the conditions help to focus the mind and enhance the enjoyment of precision footwork!

The Cow & Calf offered a quality guest ale but can only muster (4pt*).

Another sunny Sunday and five of us spent the day easy cragging ranging from Fretsaw (HVD*) to Sickle Direct (VS 5a***). Pictured Shirley and Paul on Ballad of the Irish Horse (VS*)

Another ‘Great’ Yorkshire evening on the rock where six of us scaled the stared classics of Crossover(HS**), Kestrel Groove(HS**), Scimitar not to be repeated sandbag!(VS+++**), Scabbard (HVS ++**) and Lister’s Arms (6pt **)