Stanage

04/05/16

What a contrast of two weeks! The crap weather won out and Gardoms was effectively snowed off last week. However, Mike, Rob and Rick headed out to Stoney, of all places, but to Minus 10 Buttress, which is overhanging and thus protected. They completed a HVS pumpy crackline, before the snow beat them to the pub during the abseil. Syd and Geoff meanwhile, spent the evening on the climbing wall at the Foundry in Sheffield. Of the President, there was no sign.

Last night was a gem and the first cuckoo of the year heard. The Plantation area at Stanage was enjoyed by the largest turnout so far. Rob and Mike continued with their collection of classic E1/HVS’s, including Millsom’s Minion and Goliaths Groove, whilst Geoff and George likewise were collecting classic Puttrell Diffs and V Diff’s. Ed Samp was soloing about. Syd was later discovered dragging Glyn R up mean Bishop routes, and likewise Andy T and son Alex were seen spread eagled on Fairy Steps in the gloom. A dash down to the cars with a beautiful sunset, and free drinks in the Scotsmans courtesy of John Samp and Zoe.

Geoff P