Tuesday 28th June
A week is a long time in weather.uk. Last Tuesday was a bit of a blue sky boiler, add seven days and it's strong southerly winds and a high cloud cover. So given how dry it's been there has to be the prospect of good conditions at the north facing moors classic venue of;
Raven's Scar
Just as planned all was quiet and still in the lee of the imposing dark facets stretching below the crest of Hasty Bank. A quick confab and an amenable intro to the day led to tackling two variations on the steep walls and breaks of the Airlift monolith.
AT sets up for the airy finish
Belay all pre-arranged courtesy BP
BP took advantage of the pre-set belay and repeated the route
But starting a bit lower down at the bottom of the right right wall.
Adds a lot to the intimidation factor.
Tumble Down Crack (VS 5a) has been on the wish list for a while.
Good gear above but AT couldn't find the right moves to make much progress
Despite a combined effort the wish list is where it stays.
BP nearly got to the half way ledge (top left) but had to back off the precarious exit.
Back on to the spectacular line of Forest Face (HS 4b)
The best route at the grade in the NYM