Tuesday 18th June
Midsummer fast approaching, but the good weather days remain rare. Tuesday proved to be a major exception, pretty soon the decision was unanimous. Today's venue set with a combined aims of easy access, seldom visited, quick drying, sunny aspect, some challenge, and suitable for a team of three.
Raven Crag, Walthwaite
A unanimous choice meeting all requirements. What's more the forecast came good and apart for a bit of slight seepage conditions perfect for some traditional artisan style climbing
CB sets the scene on Route 2 P1
BP on P2
This top quality route deserves a much more creative name
Varied climbing on very clean and (mostly) sound rock with enough gear
AT stayed on route for a while, then lost a sense of Enterprize.
CB sticks to the arete as per guide
CB on a variation start to Walthwaite Gully
Thuggy moves helped along by a snuggy rope courtesy CB
Mr P heaves away
The top pitch demands precise footwork
And some fine positions
AT follows
Puts faith in a faint foothold
BP emerges
The team returns to attempt Enterprize by the actual route description
The middle section is somewhat run out.
BP holds it together in great style
CB finishes off a fine day out
AT's MBA award rescinded following failure to maintain adequate seconding duties
CB retrieves missing gear and earns knighthood
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