Sticky Rock

Thursday 15th September
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)

Next stop

The Sportsman!

All route lengths are as per guide book so we claim 113m!