Skin preservation is an issue for climbers of all levels. Webbo does have a point. It might be worth having a backup plan for the final day e.g. a nice walk and pub lunch.
Glad to hear you are planning some "real rock" James, but why you heading all the way to Caley? Don't get me wrong, it's a fantastic spot, but unless you have another reason to be in the area, it's at least another hour further than anything in the Peak District, plus you have to negotiate Leeds, which can be tricky on first acquaintance. Otherwise, other's advice is good - skin management is key, and expect to get spanked (by the rock that is, no idea what your evening plans are).
So you got some bouldering done then? Psyched?
.... and it not being as god as grit.
Then today we went to Burbage South boulders, not quite as impressed with the quality of the problems, or the scenery, it was ok....
Plus we both did a shitload of the blue problems at the works (after Burbage got rained off) which was great, these felt around V1/V2 from our experience, but I stand corrected if I am wrong?
God knows what these V1/V2 things are that you mention? Some sort of flying bomb from 1945?
Quote from: lagerstarfish on April 07, 2010, 03:41:58 pmGod knows what these V1/V2 things are that you mention? Some sort of flying bomb from 1945?So that's why this grading system is used in London (& nowhere else or so Jas assures me) it's a tribute to the spirit of the Blitz.
Some of the Outdoor stuff that was "supposedly" within the same kind of grades we had been doing indoors felt a lot harder than it should have done, but that may well also have been because it was our first time on Rock.
Either way, I think I want to be doing Doodlebug 3's and 4's In London before I go outdoors again, just so I don't look like a total muppet next time, I think it's doable for the summer
Yeah I think you are right, we went by this guide: http://www.rockfax.com/publications/bgrades.html Some of the Outdoor stuff that was "supposedly" within the same kind of grades we had been doing indoors felt a lot harder than it should have done, but that may well also have been because it was our first time on Rock.Either way, I think I want to be doing Doodlebug 3's and 4's In London before I go outdoors again, just so I don't look like a total muppet next time, I think it's doable for the summer
@JamesDAfter the next week or so until mid June I'll have a load of time free so if you're up Sheffield way in that time I'd be happy to show you round Burbizzle South boulders or meet up somewhere else and both look like Muppets with attitude. NSFW :