Stanage End

17/07/16

A beautiful sunny day, with however a strong blustery wind. The climbers parked at the cattle grid and walked along to the Far End, with the intention of climbing on the buttresses on way back. Geoff, just recovering from pneumonia, was coaxed up a few climbs by Syd, whilst Mike and McBain were ticking off the harder routes including the pumpy Surgeon’s Saunter and the steep Brown route of Terrazza Crack on Marble Wall. They all finished at Crow Chin and then descended to the cars on a beautiful afternoon to a select group at the hut and magnificent meal with plenty of seconds. Discussions were made on the merits of the fire escape being made into a sun lounger.

Geoff P