12/04/19 - 14/04/19 The 2019 Wales meet was one that I enjoyed greatly. Strangely, the enjoyment seemed inversely proportional to the volume of material for a good story. There were no gruesome experiences underground; no excruciating hikes followed by vertigo fuelled torment. A lovely weekend with good company, large quantities of food and drink and …
A Weekend in Snowdonia
12/04/2019 - 14/04/2019 Friday, two climbing cars left early, Jon & Rob climbing at Rhoscolyn and then buying the food, whilst Mike and Sam stopped off on the coast road near Conway and climbed some sport routes on a limestone crag. Saturday, Mike and Sam went off to climb Main Wall and Reade’s Route, both …
Curbar
21/10/18 A golden autumnal day saw 4 climbers walking up through the woods to Curbar. We started climbing around the Apollo Buttress area, tussling up various tough cracks so typical of Curbar before working our way along to Froggatt. Despite threatening, the rain never arrived and we managed about 13 routes between us, visiting some …
Lundy & Baggy Point
14/09/18 - 17/09/18 Day 1 “Munch, munch, munch” could just about be made out above the sound of Dire Straits soothingly and reassuringly emanating from the speakers in Rob’s bright red T4 camper van. We were speeding down the M1, anticipating an exciting three days of sea cliff climbing on Lundy and Baggy Point. Only …
Skern Lodge, Devon
14/09/18 - 17/09/18 We have had a few meets at Skern since the first in 1984, but this might well be the last as Andy had sold up. We were welcomed by Russ initially and later by Andy, at a full and busy weekend. Later, after dinner, we and the late comers rendezvoused in The …
A Sunday of Climbing Fun at the Northern Edge of Kinder
15/07/18 My first DPC meet in quite a few years began on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning in the middle of July. It was an excellent sign that my life was finally being returned to me after a decade of it being hijacked by the clinging, whinging and whining of needy little clones of the …
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Kinder Northern Edges
15/07/2018 Climbers: With settled weather, the choice was Kinder Northern Edges and the four who arrived at the layby below the Snake Inn, did just that. New to three of them, there were exclamations of “Why do we go abroad?” with the fine weather and clear views. It was extremely hot, and sweating our way …
Coniston Copper Mines Hut
06/04/2018 - 08/04/2018 The above leaders were 3rd hand, the role changing in rapid succession. In the end Griff catered marvellously, with Lionel adding his little touches. The Peppits stopped off at Trowbarrow on the Friday afternoon, Mike & Rob completing two routes before heading off to Coniston and the Black Bull, downing some ale …
Bosigran, Cornwall
24/09/17 - 26/09/17 A changeable three days, the best being the day of arrival and even better on the day of departure. Sod’s Law! After the two leaders and others arrived circa 3pm Thursday afternoon a short walk down to Bosigran was required to clear the heads, by which time Syd and Lionel had arrived …
Beudy Mawr, Llanberis
16/09/16 - 18/09/16 The Hut was as ever found to be comfortable, well equipped and convenient for Snowdon. With excellent weather, a good turnout and excellent food provided by the joint leaders a memorable meet was guaranteed. Many happy memories of previous meets at this hut, including impromptu, were recounted. Our southern members, Clowes, Goulden …
Derbyshire Pennine Club 