Back from the South - a day out long overdue (+4 weeks) - getting a bit twitchy. The summer keeps on giving with another warm week. PM last man standing and well up for action. Had thought about a session at WF but given possible limitations opted for the much loved
Castle Rock of Triermainagain
One other party present, arrived in a bit of a lather with humidity up near 100%, and when the sun came out properly things got really sticky - fortunately the rock retained its wonderful frictional properties and provided the usual superb climbing and entertainment.
AT steams up the second route of the day
The oddly named Slab Climb
(given the fnish is up a very steep corner)
Beta Alert
(As provided later to AH)
Move up
Side pull on the right
Right foot into base of corner
Left foot onto hold out left
Rock over
Keep calm and carry on
Spirits high in the tropical heat
Next up
Yew Tree Climb P2
PM on a very sharp end
Slabby moves lead to
a steep groove
Juggy
Great gear
Despatched
No fuss
No frenzy
Just sticky
From the belay
View across to today's company on Via Media
Blencathra lost in the humid haze
More company
Uncle Al again!!
Had a look at the bold steep corner
Then opts for a safer finish up Lilith
Wall climb
With one point of Adobe aid
Final scramble to finish a well paced session on quite a challenging day given the heat and humidity
Uncle Al just visible at he start of Gangway Climb
(by the tree just right of the centre sky line)
(by the tree just right of the centre sky line)
Next stop
The Sportsman!
All route lengths are as per guide book so we claim 113m!
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