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Weekend climbing meet report
Following an unexpectedly sunny Saturday afternoon on Scout Crags, we prepared for another dry day for Raven Crag. Disappointingly, it was a damp morning in Langdale with low cloud shrouding most of the tops. Without a breeze, the dampness hung on until mid-morning so we decided it was time for planB. Heading for the first venue in the Dales, we stopped at Twistleton where Erica, Chris, Paul and I spent the afternoon on dry rock. Ascents included Fretsaw (HVD*), Angel Delight (HS), Cold Feet(VD), Supreme White (S*), Evening Star(S***) and Priority Corner (S*). Hope that we’ll have a more successful trip to Raven Crag later in the year!
Alps trip?
Is there any interest in a trip to the Alps this year?
Ash Tree Crag – Meet Report
It seems a long walk in from Clapham and the climbs just that bit tougher on such a warm and sunny evening. For some reason I had not ticked off Christmas Cracker (VS**) in the past, but after spending an inordinate amount of time testing the patience of my belayer, I now know why! The route remains unticked.
Lesser routes proved more successful although Ash Tree Crack (HS*) was scrappy and challenging at the grade. Plum Duff (MS) and Wobbling Wall (HVD**) – Pictured in the evening heat haze – were more in keeping as was West Wall Direct (S*) despite it’s challenging start.
Whernside walk meet report
A bracing Whernside walk
Five of us enjoyed the latest Thursday walk. With a fresh north easterly and spatterings of rain, it could have been unpleasant, but the views were good and the wind in our favour on the approach from above Dentdale. This path passes by Whernside’s tarns, a new route for two of the group, giving more added interest.
Some folk think Whernside is boring, but for me it scores highly as a viewpoint. You have a great panorama, from Ribblehead westwards, with Ingleborough laid out in all it’s glory. Although my heart is in Lancashire, I have to admit that some bits of Yorkshire aren’t bad!
Thanks to Flo, Shirley, Anne and prospective member Simon for coming and all providing good company.
Chris
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