Parisella's Cave conditions reports (Read 547648 times)

Richie Crouch · August 22, 2015, 08:05:35 pm

Had a shockingly weak return there today after nearly 2 months break.

It's really dry in there at the moment despite it still being humid and warm.... And it cooled down later to give good connies. No midges either.

Just need to learn how to pull hard and climb now

Doylo · August 22, 2015, 08:06:57 pm

Conditions were fine all day you big

Doylo · October 15, 2015, 10:40:39 pm

The road's shut on Saturday.

User deactivated · October 21, 2015, 05:26:47 pm

All pretty soaking today. Found out the hard way. Punter!

Doylo · October 21, 2015, 05:29:18 pm

That's weird, it shouldn't get so wet after a bit of rain following such a dry spell. Condensation?

User deactivated · October 21, 2015, 10:03:20 pm

Parts looked like it could have been condensation but other parts i'd say are seepage, wet patches have appeared on the floor which surely wouldn't be solely from condensation? Decided Pilgrim had far too many holds to dry, but didn't want to waste the drive so opted for something shorter in the end.

Doylo · October 21, 2015, 10:17:04 pm

Pilgrim doesn't seep barring the last couple of holds on RA so it would have been condensation. Probably be ok again tomorrow.

User deactivated · October 21, 2015, 10:25:09 pm

Sounds right thinking about it, i guess if it was seepage it'd be isolated areas rather than seemingly everything. Surprised just how wet everything was though. Wasn't that much warmer today either, was it? Thanks for the info anyway.

Doylo · October 21, 2015, 10:41:08 pm

No it would usually occur with a temp increase but a minging goppy day can turn her black too.

User deactivated · October 21, 2015, 10:55:47 pm

Whilst i'm on, hoping i can pester you with one more thing and clog peoples twitter feeds a little more. As a relative newcomer to the cave I'm guessing you are the man to ask. Do you know if anyone has climbed Pilgrim into Oppotrocity? Care to guess at a grade? Cheers

Richie Crouch · October 21, 2015, 11:01:59 pm

I reckon solid 8A+ for that link as pilgrim is 8A/+ and oppotrocity more like 7C+ than 8A?

User deactivated · October 21, 2015, 11:11:27 pm

Yeah i had thought that myself. Not hard enough for 8B but a very solid 8A+. Not that i'd have anything to compare it to at all. Got the name for it, just got to get fitter/stronger... or both!

Richie Crouch · October 21, 2015, 11:33:08 pm

Worth a go for sure, it's all stuff that stays climbable unless condensed out. Keen to get some stuff done in the hills before being reacquainted with the cave. I'm sure the weather will be shit soon enough!

abarro81 · October 22, 2015, 07:57:49 am

If you're a newcomer to the cave there are much better things to do than pilgrim into oppotrocity!

User deactivated · October 22, 2015, 08:13:21 am

Yeah you're dead right, i've still tonnes to go at. Getting a bit carried away.

Doylo · October 22, 2015, 09:24:38 am

Quote from: abarro81 on October 22, 2015, 07:57:49 am

If you're a newcomer to the cave there are much better things to do than pilgrim into oppotrocity!

Like Pilgrim?

Doylo · October 22, 2015, 04:14:23 pm

Prime again today (LPT looked good too). I was thinking if you're going to do Pilgrim in Oppotrocity surely the whole thing should be climbed wrong handed $:-\$ Climbing half a problem into an eliminate seems more daft!

abarro81 · October 22, 2015, 04:22:33 pm

Quote from: Doylo on October 22, 2015, 09:24:38 am

Quote from: abarro81 on October 22, 2015, 07:57:49 am
If you're a newcomer to the cave there are much better things to do than pilgrim into oppotrocity!

Like Pilgrim?

For starters yeah!

User deactivated · October 22, 2015, 05:43:34 pm

Yeah for sure, that is what i went to do yesterday, just was a little pushed for time and it felt like too many holds to start drying.

peaches69 · November 03, 2015, 08:41:34 pm

Was there today, was all pukka. Few drips kicking around but not on the likes of ferrino, left wall, RA, clever beaver and many more

gcarmichael · November 13, 2015, 12:50:14 pm

Has anyone been recently? Mainly interested in Rock Atrocity and it's lower starts. Was hoping to go at the weekend but forecast is grim!

Duncan campbell · November 13, 2015, 08:46:24 pm

Ditto. In a desperate bid to climb on rock I am willing to even go to the cave of goat poo. Is it worth it? Have done left wall so the high may be a goer as I'm better than before. Any news on condensation/seepage?

highrepute · November 13, 2015, 10:15:10 pm

Quote from: Duncan campbell on November 13, 2015, 08:46:24 pm

Ditto. In a desperate bid to climb on rock I am willing to even go to the cave of goat poo. Is it worth it? Have done left wall so the high may be a goer as I'm better than before. Any news on condensation/seepage?

I reckon you could do RA Dunc, give it a try.

Ally Smith · November 14, 2015, 04:45:52 pm

Great Orme is close tomorrow for a special stage of the GB Rally.

Conditions wise, it started alright with less seepage than last weekend, but condensed out badly by 3pm.

Doylo · November 14, 2015, 05:32:50 pm

Sounds like she's holding up ok so far.