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Monday, 24 April 2017

Sunday Best

Sunday April 23rd
NYM calling.
A bit of regrouping to do after the somewhat sobering sport climbing fandango.
So best stick to what we know and love at....
Scot Crags (Scugdale)

Climbed in good company with TM and MT out for a training day with C.

A few quick ups and downs to get us going, then worked our way rightwards with a rope taking turns to lead.  As luck would have it that landed me three great routes along the way, Pet's Corner, Tooth and Nail (gulp) and Jack's Delight.   BP landed on Whippet Wall, Pingers and Gravity Wall.  Although the routes are quite short they are all packed with interest there is no bimbling about!




BP gets Oak Tree Wall in the bag

Don't think it gets much traffic





AT feeling right friendly on the brilliant Pet's Corner
  

First of three solid placements taking the bite out of Tooth and Nail

Avoided the dreaded left-foot bridge wimp-out to keep the grade hammered in near the top of 4b

A good jam unlocks the finishing crack




BP nails the poky start and reaches better holds

Nearly as steep as Winspit



Photo courtesy Tony M and a proper camera.





TM seems to belay in a bush

The fine fingery climbing of Pingers on the left

No gear

Nothing

Zilch

Another fine lead by BP



AT wishes for weightlessness moving above the good hold on Gravity Wall

A fluttery finish on the lead


Photo by TM with thanks








New style route grid courtesy BP
Nearly double the distance of the last Lakes trip
Good value!



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