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 …
Alex MacIntyre Memorial Hut, North Ballachulish
16/06/16 - 19/06/16 I arrived at the hut on Friday evening, having picked up Goulden and Hood at Perth station. We unloaded some food for the weekend, and then headed for the local bar which overlooked the Ballachulish bridge, where we found four of the less youthful members tucking into a bar meal. Pierce, Grayson …
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Wales Meet: Croesor
14/05/16 - 15/05/16 A good weekend was forecast and it was arranged to go down Friday morning, so Mike had time off work, but unfortunately Rob couldn’t make the meet at all. The Syd mobile picked us up then drove to Bradders for Eddie Samp. It was agreed to go to the hut first, as …
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 …
Low Hall Garth – Little Langdale
15/04/16 - 17/04/16 Executive Summary This tricky-to-access-by-car hut is still a great DPC venue. Sun predominated over frost, a little snow and hail. The crystal clear air provided great views, walking and climbing in a beautiful area. Vegetarian/pescatorian food offerings were available and the conviviality was such that………ED SAMP HAD A PINT AND A HALF …
Climb, Cave & Walk from the Hut
19/03/16 - 20/03/16 Rob P & Mike P went caving down the Big Dig Series in Carlswark on Saturday afternoon. Food, and a session in the Moon followed. Staying at the hut were Hood, Clowes, Shawcross brothers, Peppit brothers, Walker & Boswell. Sunday’s weather was better than the forecast, and it was truly sunny and …
Thirlmere, Lake District
18/09/15 - 20/09/15 The Gritstone Club Hut (The Smithy) proved to be an excellent venue with easy roadside access and proximity to good crags and walks. Twelve members, Sainsbury and two guests attended for some or all of the meet and the hut was at capacity (Rob slept in his passion wagon). The attendance was …
Chatton Bunkhouse, Northumberland
15/05/15 - 17/05/15 Friday The weekends endeavors began 09:00 prompt with the purchasing of expedition supplies at the Chesterfield branch of Morrison's. After several hours of enduring the micro calculations and eccentric purchasing procrastinations of Frodo, all sundries were secured and the outward journey begun, proper. Having successfully reached the station of Alnmouth at 14:00, …
Castle Naze
20/07/14 The Climbers had a good day at Castle Naze, where after the initial murk and low cloud, the day developed into a fine one. Many routes were soloed or led, at varying grades of difficulty. Rob was coping well leading with his ‘peg leg’ and McBain with his recent injury of falling down a …
CIC Hut, Ben Nevis
19/06/14 - 22/06/14 It was Mike P who first enthusiastically suggested a meet at the CIC hut, and it was Syd who therefore booked the 12 places. We rendezvoused at the Fort William Morrison’s car park on the Thursday afternoon, where the London Chef took control as he had compiled a moderate menu, taking into …
Derbyshire Pennine Club 