MegaSack DRAW - This year's winner is user - rgwb
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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 dampÂ
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!Â
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!Â
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...Â
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...Â
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.