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#100 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
January 28, 2015, 01:01:37 pm
Currently alternating between a rainy hail and sun in Leeds. Bloody windy though so the cliff might be fine (as ever). But the forecast does get worse...

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#101 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
January 30, 2015, 09:46:49 am
How's it looking up there after the snow? Webcams in Leeds suggest it might not be as bad as the Peak?

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#102 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
January 30, 2015, 10:12:41 am
I'm hoping to go to almscliffe tomorrow so any update on conditions  would be great, thanks

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#103 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
January 30, 2015, 12:59:43 pm
Bits of snow in Shipley - looks like bit more up on the moor, but nothing like in Sheffield/Peak. Really sunny and cold today. I imagine there'll be something to go at tomorrow...

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#104 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
January 30, 2015, 01:37:24 pm
Cheers ill give it a whirl ;)

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#105 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
January 30, 2015, 10:42:39 pm
I was hoping for a first visit to Stanage on Sunday but I heard the weather was bad that way? The forecast shows it as clear and sunny from today until then. Anyone been or is going tomorrow? It's quite a long drive from North Wales... Cheers.

Also if it's a complete no go other recommendations would be good.

Cheers

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#106 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
January 30, 2015, 10:54:09 pm
Judging by facebook you wont even get close to the crag without snow tyres. I'd stay in Wales!
This is the relevant thread: http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,11733.1800.html

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#107 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 01, 2015, 08:06:57 pm
Hawkcliffe mostly dry today
also, not much snow in the surrounding area - i'd say most crags are a good bet

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#108 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 05, 2015, 07:34:33 pm
Shipley Glen all dry yesterday just a bit of green.

Is Ilkey likely to be in tomorrow?

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#109 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 05, 2015, 11:03:36 pm
Anyone know if Simon's/Lord's seat will be in nick at the mo? Ta

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#110 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 06, 2015, 07:35:48 am
It's very quick drying as it catches all the wind. It catches all the wind though, so it may be Baltic..

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#111 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 06, 2015, 10:01:23 am
The only thing I would worry about is snow clinging to the shadier faces. Most of the good stuff gets the sun so you should be OK.
The sun is being a bit inconvenient to the Skyreholme webcam at the moment. Give it a bit of time to move around and you should get a decent look at snow conditions on the fell.
http://www.skyreholme.org/webcam.html

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#112 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 06, 2015, 10:03:14 am
Caley roadside was nice and dry on Wednesday. Anyone know how crookrise fairs in this weather? Is it freezing?

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#113 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 06, 2015, 10:35:18 am
Cheers guys. Gonna head up there so i'll let y'all know how it is.

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#114 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 06, 2015, 10:37:23 am
I think most of Crookrise will be OK, Barry Kingsize was perfect when we went in thick snow a few weeks ago, as was the fly until the snow started melting on it, so should be fine today.

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#115 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 06, 2015, 12:26:05 pm
Caley roadside was nice and dry on Wednesday. Anyone know how crookrise fairs in this weather? Is it freezing?
Crookrise is usually a suntrap.

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#116 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 06, 2015, 12:37:55 pm
For a night session this evening,

Hunters Roof or Ben's Groove SS, which will be most dry?

Have to get my fill as won't be climbing this weekend.

Thanks  :)

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#117 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 06, 2015, 12:47:12 pm
It was ming tastic yesterday afternoon - lots of drizzley mizzle - but nice today.
Have you got a spotter? I'd do Ben's Groove if you haven't as there's lots of potential for spine fuckery on Hunter's if you haven't got a spot (as you know).

I've got nothing on tonight so could potentially come out and spot at Caley. No climbing though as my skin is still in a state of utter fuckery since last Saturday  :wall:

Plus you can always jump on Secret Seventh if the connoirs are right.

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#118 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 06, 2015, 01:26:42 pm
No spotter, but I don't find Hunter's too bad on my own.

I'd rather try that as quite close, but the last 2 holds are persistently wet...

Would like to do Secret 7th. Can't you tape up?

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#119 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 06, 2015, 01:34:07 pm
Maybs. I might as well try but I do climb crap with taped tips.

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#120 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 06, 2015, 01:37:15 pm
If Ben's Groove isn't in nick, you could always have a play on the first half of zoo york. The holds always appear dry and should keep you occupied for long enough  :)

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#121 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 06, 2015, 05:42:06 pm
If Ben's Groove isn't in nick, you could always have a play on the first half of zoo york. The holds always appear dry and should keep you occupied for long enough  :)

tbh I think it is not a great idea climbing on a semi-wet problem.  If the crag is wet go somewhere else

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#122 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 06, 2015, 07:20:05 pm
What Tim said. There are a few patina like holds on ZY that could easily snap off, and the '10 p' crimp is also quite fragile. 

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#123 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 06, 2015, 08:11:26 pm
You do like to exaggerate in Yorkshire. It's at least a tuppence if not a £2 coin.

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#124 Re: General Yorkshire grit conditions??
February 06, 2015, 08:18:37 pm
Simon's seat in good nick for bouldering; McNab, Whaleback and Galaxy all dry. The routes are all covered in snow though unfortunately.

 

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