We left work early on Wednesday - well, relatively early as my usual departure time seems to after 7pm these days (boo hoo!) - and made our way to Trowbarrow for some evening cragging...
I have a trip planned to the Gouffre Berger this summer so am going to be more caving focussed for the first part of the summer...
With the forecast amended to sunshine, but with a cool air temp ruling out the high crags, to escape the crowds in Borrowdale Ben and I chose Gouther Crag in Swindale for a bit of trad mileage.
With a bank holiday weekend to play with, a trip to Pembroke for some sun-kissed sea cliff action seemed the way forward. As the weather forecast nose-dived as the weekend approached though, a late call to instigate Plan B was made.
With a clear but cold (ish!) forecast, a bit of valley cragging in the sun seemed in order. Bowderstone Crag, hidden in the trees up the hill from the famous boulder, was a perfect choice being south west facing and quick drying following the overnight rain.
Under cover of darkness and flying low to avoid Paul's radar, Terry and Vikki sneaked a visit to Stanage...
I took my camera with me to Malham instead with the intention of getting some good shots of me on Obsession on the Upper Tier...
I entered Richard and I for the Edale Skyline race - it was really easy, I just put a cheque in an envelope and sent it off ....
At this time of year, Terry likes to climb Gillercombe Buttress as a warm up from the winter season...
