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places to visit => conditions reports (isitgreasy on twitter) => Topic started by: Skinny Pete on July 05, 2010, 10:38:09 am
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Looks like the peregrines had a successful nest and Chapel Head is back open for business :bounce:
All bone dry on Friday and Saturday. Some very superficial dustiness, but most of the easier stuff has seen ascents over the last few days.
No idea if yesterdays rain had any effect...
Get to it!
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Any ideas how wet/dry it will be this evening if dry through the day?
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No useful info to add, but if you head down tonight then a report would be muchos appreciated!
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Almost all routes climbable today. Bottom of routes around wargames were "black" but the splunge was mostly avoidable, although I find clunge generally un-avoidable.
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Anyone got more recent updates?
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Go for it - most routes if not all were dry on Saturday with little rain since then. There's a bit more rain this morning but expected to clear by this afternoon and I don't reckon it will make much difference as it's only drizzly rain.
I'm planning on heading there tonight anyway so, touch wood, all stays good.
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Thanks for that, may head up Thursday.
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Anything in particular you want checking out?
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Prime Evil and Phantom Zone in particular :thumbsup:
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Didn't get your post before I left, sorry. Anyway was in the area of Phantom Zone and it looked dry, although there was rain overnight and still is raining a bit this morning. Depends on the weather for today and tomorrow to be honest.
Did not go as far as Prime Evil but I would hazard a safe guess that it would have been dry yesterday judging by the little seepage that was present. Another day and it would have all been dry as a bone but now it all hangs in the balance... I will keep an eye on the weather today and let you know if it's likely to be dry tomorrow. Don't blame me if it turns out to be wet though ;)
EDIT: Forgot to mention that all routes looked climbable from bottom at the time in spite of my post about the rain overnight
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How's it looking up there at the mo? I'm up that way this week at the trade show in Kendal and keen pay a visit. Thanks in advance
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Will hopefully be there tomorrow evening, can post update Wednesday morning.
Bit too much rain for my liking at the minute though. What days are you likely to be up?
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Cheers Scaggado; Tuesday eve,and Wed and Thurs. I've never been so keen as colmans :thumbsup: Somebody recommended Scout Scar as it was close to Kendal, then someone else said it was a bit shit...is it worth an evening hit or sack it and stay with Chapel Head?
Any good van dosses near by?
Nice one
Jon
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Not dossed in a van round here, but I don't reckon you'd have trouble finding somewhere.
Depends on the grades you climb at. If you can climb 6c limestone you'll be ok at Chapel. Any less and you'll find it pretty hard going.
Scout scar is ok not too bad, but if it was a toss up between chapel head and scout scar chapel wins hands down every time. The place is full of brilliant routes. Also if it is a bit wet, certain areas of CH may stay dry (I accept no responsibility if it isn't!!). If it's pissing it down indoors would be your best bet if you can stand it.
I'll be there Tuesday evening weather permitting, so won't be much help with conditions I'm afraid. Some routes dry quickly others don't. The walk in is not too bad so it's worth gambling sometimes.
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Well I am glad to report that it was mint, even with the odd drizzle. Even the bottom of 'Electric Warrior' was dry and a highlight getting the flash on this. What a crag, fuckin loved it, truly great climbing.
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Does anyone know the current state of play?
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Guessing current state is dripping?
How is the tick situation? Anyone picked any up in last few weeks?
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Crag only really just about came back into play on Sunday aftie. Desperate to get up this weekend but there's no chance I imagine. Wet as a nuns pocket.
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Been for the last two Sundays with the boy Lard. Neither of us have had any tick experiences and Lard spent the entire time grubbing around on the floor.
I'd guess it will be soggy now but if you do head up there before Sunday a conditions report* would be appreciated, last time I checked the weather was looking pretty good from this afternoon onwards through the weekend but it might be too late...
* specifically Surfing With The Alien
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Anybody about care to guess as to the level of gop?
If Chapel Hatpegs out, what about Trollers minge?
2 guesses for the price of one. If you like.
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After the torrent of positive feedback on here we went to CH anyway. Everything right of midair had wet patches and was unclimbable all day, barring Tufa KH which was bizarrely dry. Routes on the first buttress, ie Surfing, Zantom etc were virtually dry. For everything else I'd give it a few days.
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Anyone been last few days. Thinking of going tomorrow. Been dry and sunny for a while now.
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Access delayed a week, so folks may go as of Sunday the 10th. Slag.
http://www.frcc.co.uk/conservation_birdrestrictions.asp (http://www.frcc.co.uk/conservation_birdrestrictions.asp)
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Right. Any of you Lakes lads fancy looking at the crag tomorrow, whilst you're out bumming in the woods? Making sure the nesting restriction signs are all in place till Sunday, of course.
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Some seepage on a couple of routes (Phantom Zone, War Games, Electric Warrior, Tricky Pricky Ears) but most stuff dry or drying in the searing heat.
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Right. Any of you Lakes lads fancy looking at the crag tomorrow, whilst you're out bumming in the woods?
thanks for the reply Andy. :)
Everything dry now after a proper baking this week.
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Anybody in the area like to offer an opinion on the likely state of Chapel Head tomorrow after todays rain? :please:
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Anybody in the area like to offer an opinion on the likely state of Chapel Head tomorrow after todays rain tomorrows rampage? :please:
Sporting a new A-hole.
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But of course. I pressume from your post that you are imbued with conditions optimism.
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. I pressume
Press-u-me? Sounds distasteful and presumptuous.
Conditions won't matter tomorrow Nik. I'm bringing my A game. I suggest you bring yours (and a brolly)
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Is somebody psched?
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Has anybody been after the recent rain? Is anything climbable?
Thanks
John
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Literally two holds were dry on thursday.
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There goes that idea!
Thanks
John
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Anybody been recently? Keen to head there saturday for a change, likely to be dry?
Thanks
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Just wondering if anyone chanced a visit to chapel head yesterday? Is it all seeping? Really keen to try and get to this venue for the first time before the end of summer...
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Word on the grapevine is that its dry. Will be there tomo. Dan might fill us in tonight though, so to speak.
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Been up the last three days. Nothing to complain about on the conditions, the odd bit of seepage at the very bottom but generally mint.
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Get in.
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Calling all lakes lads. Had any chance to look at the crag this week, while you've been out walking with your sisters?
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Crag not too bad today. Phantom Zone dry, Mid-air collision climbable(for those with stern character), bottom of CMH a bit too soggy. Perverse start climbable, as were both Duponts(with 1 wet Drainpipe), Dr Evil dry and Tufa King Extension(7c) dry.
Bit damp to start with but dried back nicely as the day wore on. We were alone for most ofthe day, and almost no bumming went on.
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Any updates please?
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Not been since Sunday but given the weather of late I'd imagine most stuff would be climbable, I'm certainly hopeful for the weekend.
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any news?
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On Saturday (gorgeous mild sunny weather!) the far left (from Moonchild onwards) was all dry. Everything right of that had at least some seepage on it as far as we could see, and a lot of routes were sopping, although a few other folks seemed to get stuff climbed over that way (I'm afraid I didn't see what - we stayed on the left).
Pete.
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There on Sunday, whilst the
valley world was covered in clag, all the routes on the crag were doable to the very keen.
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almost EVERY route was totally un-climbable today, most of the main buttress was driping wet and all of the phantom zone area was soaked :(
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It's a long shot but I'm heading t'Lakes next weekend and while we'll be staying near the mighty Carrock Fell I'm hoping to get a day or 2 (on the way there and on the way back type thing) at the Scar..
Anyone been up recently (Stallioni? Nik?) and got an idea whether it's gonna be worth the detour off the M6?
Ta,
:D
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It's bird banned isn't it? April-June I think?? Will be gopping anyway I suspect. If you're going to call in anywhere I'd say Trowbarrow is probably your best bet, no sport though.
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Ahhhh.... Bum :blink:
Not to worry then, hopefully it'll be dry by the time the ban's lifted (I might have lost the will to live or emigated if this wetness continues tho :wavecry:)...
Thanks tho - hope u and the family are well.
:D
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Don't worry I'll come down and do some Easy Trad with you Dunc ;)
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Crap, I don't seem to be able to delete my brainless post.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Assuming that the bird ban is now lifted has anybody been to see the state of the seepage. :please:
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Haven't been, don't know about bird ban just yet.
But in answer to your question, since I'm south lakes based, it's safe to say it won't be dry as it's raining... yet again.
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Just had a wander up to the crag for a look. Everything between Zantom Phone & Warm Push is wet at some point on the route.
Rock around Intersteller / jelly head / cement head looks dry from the ground, but i'm guessing will have some wet holds on them.
Couple of dry routes at the far ends of the crag, but not really worth the effort.
Raining again by the time i got back to the car
Glenn
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Most stuff drying out on Sunday. Ist big tuffa pinch on Phantom Zone wet, Route of All Evil wall dry, some wet at the bottom of the main wall routes but not too bad considering. :great:
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According to our favourite cowboy lothario it's bone dry at the moment...
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Seepage coming through heavily last night, but routes on the left dry and climbable (zantom phone doable, but Phantom zone tufa etc wet)
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Did you notice if Route of All Evil wall was still dry? :please:
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didn't check I'm afraid but I'd imagine that suffers less from seepage problems as the tufa type routes further right.
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The Route of All Evil wall looked pretty seepy today - lots of wetness coming out of pockets - enough to stop me from getting on Mid-Air Collision. Phantom Zone tufas were wet low down (but upper parts okay). Super Dupont tufa was dripping (but possible to climb past if so minded). Lots of wet streaks and tufas..... but it was drying throughout the day and might well more improve overnight.
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any updates from yesterday at all?
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It was dryer on Sunday than Saturday. The tufa on Super Duper Dupont was wet rather than dripping (but no matter - it still goes, even for punters like me). Primevil had some seepiness and annoying lichen up high.
I think Phantom Zone's tufa was dryer too (but probably only climbable if you had strength to spare).
The bottom of Route of All Evil was still wet - but most of the rock above was dry. My friends linked the start of Mid Air Collision into the middle of True Path and the end of Route of All Evil (which despite sounding contrived, looked like the most direct route up that wall) and said it was dry. I think some pockets midway up M.A.C were wet but the route was likely climbable.
However, I've heard it was raining this morning in the Lakes so caveat emptor.
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What do folks reckon it's gonna be like over the weekend? I don't know the crag well at all, but would be looking for enough quality in the 7a-7c range to make a trip worthwhile.
I'm not feeling overly optimistic given the biblical amounts of rain in Yorkshire...
Cheers
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You beat me to it - I'm also considering CH as a Sunday venue. Watching with interest.... :popcorn:
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Took the risk and went down yesterday - definitely worth it as it is (was) mostly dry. Bit of seepage low down on 'War Games' and Phantom Zone, but otherwise very climbable. Sun splitting the sky the whole time...happy days! :dance1:
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Anyone been recently and / or want to hazard a guess for conditions on Saturday?
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Any ideas if it will be dry Thursday please, cheers. Tim.
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Thinking of heading up tomorrow if anyone has any updates, cheers. Tim
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Anyone been to CH recently? Is it now seepier than a seepy thing and to be avoided till next year? Making the drive down from Glasgow so don't want to be restricted to a few dry pieces of ****.
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Anyone know or would be able to predict connies at Chapel Head? Looks like it will be dry this week and dry enough on saturday... worse case scenario we can go via Malham...
Also heading to a 30th in the evening coniston way and was wondering if anyone had any good beta for a chippie nearby/on the way to fuel up before a big night.
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Planning on heading up to the Lakes this weekend and might drop in to chapel head scar. Anyone got a topo they could scan and pm me?
Cheers!