Almscliff Conditions (Read 141676 times)

clgladiator · November 27, 2010, 11:43:04 pm

does anyone know what its like there at the moment with regards to the snow?

Stabbsy · November 28, 2010, 07:16:43 pm

Demon Wall and Syrett's Roof areas were great today until about 4pm when the sun started to drop. There looked to be more snow on the Low Man boulders, but the odd thing was still doable. The road up to the crag was slippery but passable. Unfortunately, it dumped it down with snow for the next two hours, so I'd imagine it might take a few days to clear up again.

cofe · December 09, 2010, 08:36:27 pm

Anyone know what nick the Cliff is in at the minute, snow-wise?

tomtom · December 09, 2010, 08:40:31 pm

Aye, and any heads up on how the roads are.. I drove past leeds on the 62 today and it was melt city.. You Thinkin of heading there tomorrow cofe?

cofe · December 09, 2010, 08:42:12 pm

Sat'dy word.

huwtj · December 09, 2010, 10:03:38 pm

Quote from: tomtom on December 09, 2010, 08:40:31 pm

Aye, and any heads up on how the roads are..

The road up from Huby was almost completely snow-free yesterday - just a few icy patches. Much less snow on the rock compared to last friday - just a question of how quickly it melts tomorrow I guess.

Taken yesterday:

andy_e · December 09, 2010, 11:36:37 pm

we went up on tuesday night and couldn't even warm up properly it was that cold.

tj · December 10, 2010, 12:08:22 am

Great conditions Tues day (baltic Wed!)... But a lot of defrosting been going on in N Leeds today- reckon there'll be a fair bit of melt-water from now until refreezing (Sat night according to the Beeb). Then subsequent ice ont' rock... Wouldn't risk travelling any distance personally.

tomtom · December 10, 2010, 09:36:30 am

I was going to head over today - but looks like theres a band of drizzle passing through - so I think I'll pass...

cofe · December 10, 2010, 05:49:35 pm

Anyone been up today? Wondered how it is melt-wise.

tj · December 10, 2010, 11:01:20 pm

NW Leeds has almost completely defrosted & was very moist... I've driven the A65 tonight & it's pretty much the same. Quite decent forecast for tomorrow & a small breeze... So it could be good (there's almost always summat in at the Cliff), but it's a bit of a gamble. Probably worth noting that the Depot has a comp/party on tomorrow- depending on wether that appeals or not...

moose · December 11, 2010, 12:31:38 am

Very windy and overcast in Ilkley all day - suspect the same for tomorrow. Not too cold mind - but very damp as a result. Probably managable for you hardcore types but would frankly strike me as an exercise in martyrdom to tickage

tomtom · December 11, 2010, 07:33:02 pm

Not bad/Good conditions today... was a bit damp in places when we arrived at 10 ish, but most seemed dry by 2.30 when I left.. In good nic - baltic in the wind but a good day.. Surprised it wasnt busier.. should be mint tomorrow..

Good to hook up with Cofe

- who sent Uhand Extension (effort sir).. here being team spotted from the cave

Lee on the Belly slap

Some lanky twat post DWR lunge..

It was really good to get out on the rock again after whats seemed like ages of iffy conditions...

Andy B · December 12, 2010, 10:40:44 pm

Quote from: tomtom on December 11, 2010, 07:33:02 pm

Good to hook up with Cofe - who sent Uhand Extension (effort sir).. here being team spotted from the cave

We had him covered.

andy_e · December 12, 2010, 11:13:36 pm

Quote from: tomtom on December 11, 2010, 07:33:02 pm

Some lanky twat post DWR lunge..

Quality picture!

tomtom · December 22, 2010, 11:22:11 am

60% ok. If it's in the sun dry, if not ice and frost covered.

tomtom · December 22, 2010, 05:40:31 pm

Good session at the Cliff today - good conditions where the sun had been shining (Demon Wall area, Si's Arete, Underhand was dry) - though as I posted from the crag above where it was in the shade - frosty and the rock covered with ice (rime ice?)..

Andy B · December 23, 2010, 12:08:58 am

Is that Jessie sans tache?

andy_e · December 25, 2010, 12:14:57 am

That's Jesse eating his 'tache.

tommytwotone · December 26, 2010, 03:10:50 pm

Just wondering if anyone's got the word on conditions up in Yorkshire? Am heading back from the flatlands in the next couple of days, hoping to get out ~~and finally knock off Demon Wall Roof~~ before New Year's...

Bungle. · December 26, 2010, 09:19:56 pm

was at caley today if you picked the problems and were prepared for a bit of cleaning there were some good problems to be had ...not a lot of volume but nicw not to be indoors !

some photos on link below

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7535382@N05/

dunnyg · January 01, 2011, 10:18:45 am

anyone close by know what its like up at the cliff?

tomtom · January 01, 2011, 11:08:01 am

TommyTwoZone was up there yesterday and tweeted this "twas dry enough - most of top tier OK but bits of DWR section were dripping!"

Though looking at the rain radar I suspect it's had some drizzle/clag since then...

dunnyg · January 01, 2011, 11:29:07 am

Cheers.
Think I'll just suck it up and wait for tomorow, hopefully more dry rock then.

tommytwotone · January 01, 2011, 11:35:23 am

Indeed - it's not looking too great at the missus' place near Ilkley (in fact just started raining!) so I think you might have a fruitless trip...

Fingers crossed for next couple of days, would like to get at least one day's decent climbing done this holiday!