Wednesday 27 July
Time for a change of rock after a couple of grits and some rhyolite. That means it's time for a trip over the Ribble Head tracks for some steady lines up the limestone flakes and cracks of the ever popular;
Twistleton Scars
An early haircut got in the way of the usual 8.30 getaway, arriving around 11.15 and climbing before noon so plenty of time to wear ourselves out, nobody else there all day!
Had toyed with a trip to Gouther - but given the late start, ease of access and crag convenience won out.
There's no way you can lose the thread on Fretsaw
An excellent introduction to the feel of routes hereabouts.
Up and over
AT fiddles in a big bong to take care of the top moves
All too easy to keep going and finish on a surprisingly long run out
Abseil saves a lot of bother
The Ballad of the Irish Horse (VS 4c)
CB takes the reins, this section won't be rushed, need to bet on the right body shape and two good wires behind this flake.
CB always odds-on favourite to get over that hurdle
AT and CB added three more routes at Severe
Finished the day with the fleece off and upping the ante on Superiority (HVS 5a)
Terrific climbing, crux pull through the corner then great moves up the crozzly wall
L-REvening StarPriority CornerSuperiorityThe Ballad of the Irish HorseSupreme WhiteFretsaw
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