Slightly sad to be resurrecting this thread in mid December but good if chilly bouldering conditions in Torridon yesterday. Anyone else been out and about?
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Myself and Conti had another bash at the Stanage VSs last weekend. We managed a measly 7 routes but I was actually quite impressed that we stayed out for about 6.5 hours as it was properly cold (3C perhaps) windy as hell and very damp
There was a strict time limit on climbing time for each route.... Tying in and putting in rock shoes was strictly gloves on, then only take off gloves and belay jacket as you stood ready to climb...... Then about 6 or 7 minutes until the fingers just became too numb to function. Gloves and jacket back in to belay at the top of the climb then race back down trying to generate enough heat to cover the next belay session.
Probably not the best time of year to be trying that!
Pretty crazy weather up here. Rain to summit level in the NW today then no precipitation forecast until a week tomorrow. So it'll potentially cold enough at some points for winter climbing but there's no snow.
Sadly, my Reynaud's keeps me off the rock during the colder months.
I'm champing at the bit to get back to it next year though!
I mostly climb Trad in the Lakes where I live and usually out at least once a week when I can find the time.
Strictly a punter, I tend to climb a lot of Vdiffs & Severes. Although, I will occasionally allow myself to be dragged up something stiffer in grade if my head is in the right space
Went tradding by the sea the weekend before last but it's rained a lot, most days since then. Block of good weather now so get out again before christmas and then boxing day I hope
A spot of bouldering by the sea between Christmas and new year. I'll post some more when I can work out how to do so without duplicates!
Lovely pics!
Coastal climbing is some of my favourite - cant beat the atmosphere
It's a cracking spot Opinan, I've posted pics before I think. Not many people boulder there but there's enough for a decent day.
I'm going to try and get up to do some of the Classic Rock routes in Scotland this year, shame that spot is nowhere near any of them...
I'm going to try and get up to do some of the Classic Rock routes in Scotland this year, shame that spot is nowhere near any of them...
It's not too far from the Cioch Nose. TBH honest, it's one of those venues that's more about the setting than the quality of climbing.
That slab in the second photo looks good tho'
How's your search for Cross country boots going?
That slab in the second photo looks good tho'
How's your search for Cross country boots going?
The slab is fun but escapable.
I'm just going to buy some cheap boots and sell them on after the trip. It's unlikely to be something I get into.
Not sure this is the correct thread but … ..
I appreciate it is not exactly rock climbing, but does anyone know where this picture (in the latest Alpkit email ‘Find Faraway Nearby’ Outpost Mountain Journal sent on 24.02.26) is from. It’s intriguing me and I am hoping it is somewhere in the UK.
Cheers
I don't know but I'd guess The Glyders.
I don't know but I'd guess The Glyders.
Nah... there's nothing that 'ridgy' in The Glyders. Pretty sure its north of the border, probably western side, as I think there's a bit of sealoch in the background. Its hard to make out detail through the mist on the phone, and my Outpost mag hasn't appeared yet. But I can't place it accurately.
Probs should have been in the Hillwalking thread, btw, @nickingsley
See I was thinking south of the border!
Absolutely roasting. Think I might just have a nap!
We had a brief glimpse of a dry weekend last week, got very close to my first 6C boulder and then instantly back to constant rain. This winter drags on and on, I had climbed outside so much by this time last year!
I think there's been a real north-south split in the weather, it's been ok on the Moray coast.
Looks like we are going to get a little run of a few dry days now here in West Yorkshire.
I need to be get better at using the weather windows - got lazy with all the dry days last from late 2024 to September 2025. Then basically there has barely been a run of two dry days since.
Many of those photos are giving me vertigo just looking at them! It’s not so much a fear of falling as the abrupt stop at the bottom! 😱