CB back into the loop after last week's drop out, standing in this week for BP who is soaking up the Dorset sun. Weather north of Leeds very mixed so south bound again - according to my UKC it's been 10 years since we were at
Wharncliffe Crags
Although something tells me there's been a trip since then? (PS it was July 2008) The crag is rather long and broken so planned to operate across three sectors, starting with the
Great Buttress Area
NB on Remus wondering what the Romans ever did for us
Soon in the flow
Beta not needed on this splendid severe
The little overlap
Move up right to lock onto the lay away
NB up for more roaming about on Romulus
CB operating at about 10% capacity
AT jumps a turn to bag the main route hereabouts- Great Buttress
Tricky lower section leads to some bold moves next to an unconvincing cam
NB helpfully points out the optional side runner
So stepped back down and whopped in a big bong!
Beginning to regret not being more diligent with gear in the lh rope.
Fortunately the finishing moves are straightforward enough apart from the snappy hold
CB gets himself going on the direct finish
(Just a Minute)
at E15b
No hesitation, deviation or repetition
Moving on
Puttrells Progress Sector
Starts with an amenable slab with three pleasant routes which seemed to go ok in the short sharp shower
Soon dried out
More pleasant climbing just As We Like It
CB follows in great shape
AT gives away his hiding place whilst making progress of sorts
Everyone seems to find it all very funny
So a quick swing out and launch across gets progress back on track
Plenty still to do but good holds lead to a steep finish
Masses of action packed into a mere 12m
The definition of
"Good Value"
Himmelswillin Sector
CB cruises up the final route
Sustained climbing to a rest out left before the final crack
Gear selection and placement impeccable as ever
NB shows Willing
Gott im Himmel!!
The Longest Day - time well spent!
Note that route 8 gets HVD in the guide
