June 29th
The trip to Scout Crags signalled a welcome return to the Lake District. So two years after the last visit the drawbridge is lowered and a raiding party sent to grapple with the ramparts of;
Castle Rock of Triermain
Temperatures out west stay in the twenties and with a mid summer sun beating down it was always going to be a warm one. Neckerchiefs and bottles of frozen water required, together with a more leisurely approach to the day. Surprise meeting on arrival with BP's fellow CMC stalwarts J and S A.
Crag looms through the digitalis glade
BP captures some early action whilst AT returns to car to retrieve crag essentials.
Leeds climber on Gangway Direct.
V bold climbing.
BP on Wall Climb
Bomber #10 wire at the crux
AT repeats BP's placements at the start of Slab Climb
Entering the finishing groove
All in good order so far
BP in a similar position to tackle the crux bulge on Lilith
A route with plenty of variety and a more imaginative name.
2pm and time for a break
AT wimpishly hands BP the lead on Via Media
Worth more than S4a
Especially opting for the direct finish up the steep headwall with 35m of rope in tow.
Not to mention the peaking temperatures.
Time to call it a draw
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