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#25 Re: Western grit conditions
February 01, 2012, 02:11:12 pm
No specific knowledge but there seemed to be less snow in the West (was driving over from Stockport on MOnday to East). As East was generally clear then I'd hope reliable blocs in West would be too.

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#26 Re: Western grit conditions
February 28, 2012, 03:43:45 pm
All the main western edges are surrounded in a wet mist, rocks all wet and its dead calm.

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#27 Re: Western grit conditions
March 10, 2012, 09:40:17 am
how is it on the western front this morning?

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#28 Re: Western grit conditions
March 10, 2012, 08:15:57 pm
Manky with seeping cracks earlier at Roaches, but mega friction at end of the day.

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#29 Re: Western grit conditions
April 05, 2012, 12:53:29 pm
Has anyone driven past the Western Edges today? Snowbound or okay??

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#30 Re: Western grit conditions
April 05, 2012, 09:11:44 pm
Conditions were pretty much perfect this evening at the roaches. No problems with snow or melt except the usual suspect - tech crack run off area.
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#31 Re: Western grit conditions
June 04, 2012, 06:01:41 pm
Anyone been to down today or yesterday? Whats it looking like?

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#32 Re: Western grit conditions
December 11, 2012, 05:05:57 pm
Tempted to go The Roaches and try Tetris..etc tomorrow. Does anyone know if the roads are too iced to get there and if everything is covered in snow??

It looks pretty fucking cold tomorrow anyway especially with the slight breeze, may abort to Stoke wall if it's not looking too promising!

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#33 Re: Western grit conditions
December 11, 2012, 06:52:47 pm
Mate, I was there yesterday its all fine- almost had the place to myself, though it was surprising a bit too hot!
Should be good tomorrow and had no problems with the road.
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#34 Re: Western grit conditions
December 11, 2012, 07:56:25 pm
 :2thumbsup:

Just need to read through the winter bouldering survival advice thread and make sure I cover all bases. I could do with a pair of those men's ugg boots masquerading as approach wellies in Decathlog.

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#35 Re: Western grit conditions
December 11, 2012, 10:28:15 pm
supreme fog scene in alti at the moment, supposed to remain tomorrow according to forecast. best to check flash bar stores webcam int morn before setting off if I were you.

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#36 Re: Western grit conditions
December 12, 2012, 07:27:17 am
supreme fog scene in alti at the moment, supposed to remain tomorrow according to forecast. best to check flash bar stores webcam int morn before setting off if I were you.

Links to this are on the Wiki's Bouldering FAQ to save you searching.

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#37 Re: Western grit conditions
December 12, 2012, 08:04:18 am
Foggy and dank in East Manc this morning. The roaches might just pop out of the top but I expect it is minging right now..

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#38 Re: Western grit conditions
December 12, 2012, 08:18:01 am
looks alright, baltic but alright:

http://buxtonweather.co.uk/

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#39 Re: Western grit conditions
December 12, 2012, 08:26:11 am
Having actually stepped outside now I can confirm it is a dryish fog.. Verglass on the drain pipe though..

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#40 Re: Western grit conditions
December 12, 2012, 08:51:23 am
Buxton is clear and top of Longhill was warmer than Whaley Bridge this am. There will probably be ice, but I'm sure there'll be something clear. Sleeping with the Flowers etc. was best on Saturday, lower tier will definitely be icy!

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#41 Re: Western grit conditions
December 12, 2012, 06:10:18 pm
Good conditions today. Warmed up at the spring boulders. The ground was less frozen than I was hoping it to be! Also learned I can't climb slabs very well. Got one of the pads soaked despite using a tarp. Went over to Tetris and the nice crisp sun had been replaced by slowly descending fog. Bailed off Tetris quite badly missing pads and decided it was too scary with my meagre 2 pads and no spotter. Managed Trust and Thrust though which were nice. Bit of a brown pants moment standing up on that smear on Trust! :)

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#42 Re: Western grit conditions
December 13, 2012, 09:17:35 am
Thought you were one of those rare breeds who could burl at the cave and piss up Monoblock?

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#43 Re: Western grit conditions
December 13, 2012, 03:36:22 pm
Too much indoor pottering about and not enough proper climbing or training has turned me into an infrequent and weak outdoor aspirational punter!  :weakbench:

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#44 Re: Western grit conditions
December 13, 2012, 04:02:38 pm
Managed Trust and Thrust though which were nice. Bit of a brown pants moment standing up on that smear on Trust! :)

what a problem, the little blind cross through with the right foot is superb

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#45 Re: Western grit conditions
December 13, 2012, 05:16:28 pm
what a problem, the little blind cross through with the right foot is superb

Agreed!  :)

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#46 Re: Western grit conditions
December 15, 2012, 10:21:43 am
Anyone out and about? Brightening up in Manchester so hopeful.......

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#47 Re: Western grit conditions
December 22, 2012, 09:01:14 pm
Xmas with the good lady's family near Stafford but got a day pass on Xmas eve. Any local's knowledge on areas most likely to be dry in the Roaches area? Had been keen for a look at Teirdrop but wonder if the Roaches would be better.

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#48 Re: Western grit conditions
December 22, 2012, 10:55:40 pm
Everything dries pretty quickly if there"s a bit of wind, lower tier takes slightly longer, the fourth cloud would be a good bet. The jug on tierdrop can stay damp for a while but it"s big enough not to matter that much.

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#49 Re: Western grit conditions
December 23, 2012, 09:27:37 am
Thanks for that. Woken to breezy blue skies today, hope tomorrow's similar... Merry Xmas!

 

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