Raven Tor conditions reports (Read 498895 times)

belperpete · November 20, 2008, 05:37:40 pm

Just got back and been there every day from last Sunday on (except Wednesday) and pleased to say it's in pretty decent condition, been getting a bit better each day. Some pockets still wet but plenty of do-able stuff to warrant a trip. A bit of a windy chill factor today but perfectly manageable and it was deffo drying the crag as we were in situ. Bear in mind it's set to get very cold going into the weekend, with snow on Sunday?

mickb · November 21, 2008, 06:57:14 pm

You must be on the opposite shift to me. Been there Saturday, Wednesday and today.
Like you said, improving with every visit.

mrjonathanr · December 04, 2008, 10:56:35 pm

Went to Tor and.. there was wet rock everywhere,excepting sardine/toadside/in brine. Even pinches had wet footholds.On a positive note,there were also alot of patches of dry rock so I imagine a spell of settled weather would make alot of routes/problems doable.

Mummra · December 24, 2008, 06:06:53 pm

Went to the Tor today, 24 dec. Everything Right of the pinches wall is seeping badly. All routes left of Ben's roof sopping. Ben's roof itself is OK within the cave though the lip is wet. Tin off, Sardine might be OK but wouldn't bet on it. Avoid!

Mummra · December 28, 2008, 04:56:35 pm

Drying out a bit but still seeping. 28/12/08

T_B · January 26, 2009, 09:51:15 am

Predictably very wet yesterday, though weirdly Ben's Roof was totally dry. The crimp is still disappointingly small tho

Charles · February 04, 2009, 06:20:49 pm

Will it be dripping tomorrow?

Haven't been climbing outdoors for ages, but exams are finished now and I'm well keen! Either the Tor or Stoney tomorrow!

Paul B · February 05, 2009, 03:16:46 am

I stopped by on Sunday and it was pretty grim...

dobbin · February 05, 2009, 07:47:33 am

Can I just say, that going to the tor in this weather is really keen. And thats coming from me - a tor lover.

Charles · February 05, 2009, 09:21:33 am

It is keen. However I've sacked it off now as I think I'd struggle to get to the bus stop!

Oh well, fingerboard it is!

moose · February 27, 2009, 07:15:34 pm

I've developed an urge for steep crimpy bouldering.... only matched by ignorance as to how Peak limestone crags drain.

So...

if the weather stays fairly dry, are Kudos, Raven and Beginner's Wall likely to be dry on saturday / sunday? At this time of year do these crags obey the normal rules of being dry after a few days without rain? OR do they seep throughout winter and can't be touched until the official "calling of the lime" in Spring?

Replies that involve the phrase "Minus Ten" will be met with hollow laughter (amidst tearful memories of being spanked by f5's!).

etjoset · February 27, 2009, 08:23:30 pm

I called at the Tor this evening (Fri 27th) - just for a look, no intention of climbing - and it was fairly damp. Powerband slots were wet. Pinches wall was half wet - a few problems would be possible but it would be a miserable affair. Ben's roof looked largely dry but I didn't examine all the holds. Saline Drip wall was dry if that takes your fancy. Beginner's Wall was wet and the wall opposite Sean's Roof was soaking, as you would expect at this time of year.

moose · February 27, 2009, 08:57:29 pm

cheers fella... looks like the grit then.

mrjonathanr · February 27, 2009, 10:26:57 pm

Quote from: moose on February 27, 2009, 08:57:29 pm

cheers fella... looks like the grit then.

As it should be at this time of year.
Pex Hill was pretty grim this evening too BTW.

Kingy · March 02, 2009, 09:04:59 am

Sharma was at the Tor on saturday so some of it must have been climbable. I was going to ask him how dry it was at the MCC lecture last night but didn't in the end

Hasn't he ever heard of the calling of the lime?!

abarro81 · March 14, 2009, 06:17:47 pm

RHS largely dry - powerband slots started out slightly damp but got dried out and stayed that way, same for OOMT, pinches dry etc. Peeps on ben's roof and weedkiller so I presume they're ok though I didn't check.

Paul B · March 27, 2009, 04:10:33 pm

anybody been recently, I'm thinking of squeezing in a morning session if its alright?

fiveknuckle21 · March 27, 2009, 07:17:09 pm

I think everything was dry today.

Paul B · March 29, 2009, 07:58:32 pm

Arrived at the tor early afternoon to find it warm but climbable. Things improved as the temps dropped... just as I was leaving.

S/band & P/band slots and undercuts all dry. Foot holds all a little wet.
Ben's roof, fine.
Keen roof and Steve's thing were wet in places.

Kristian deserves some +ve Karma for spending literally hours stabilising a hold on Make it Funky.

Paul B · March 31, 2009, 08:48:09 pm

6-8pm today - tor in a much worse state than this weekend.

P/Band slots - wet
S/Band u/cuts - wet
Footholds - wetter
Bens roof - ok
Weedkiller - damp

Jaspersharpe · April 01, 2009, 10:04:59 am

Saw Bonjoy at The Works yesterday evening and he said it was minging.

Bonjoy · April 01, 2009, 01:08:02 pm

It was gack. I didn't bother putting my boots on.

dave · April 01, 2009, 01:15:19 pm

oh come on, the works isn't that bad.

Paul B · April 01, 2009, 01:17:33 pm

Quote from: Bonjoy on April 01, 2009, 01:08:02 pm

It was gack. I didn't bother putting my boots on.

I did

meatball · April 05, 2009, 04:11:08 pm

has anyone been over the weekend? would it be dry for tomorrow? cheers

Raven Tor conditions reports (Read 498895 times)

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