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the shizzle => bouldering => Topic started by: cha1n on July 30, 2014, 01:50:39 pm
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Train indoors mainly?
Limestone bouldering?
Go sport climbing?
Eat pies?
With my move to Sheffield happening within the next few weeks I'm wondering what happens during the summer. Personally I wouldn't touch grit in these temperatures (I can only squeeze out about 3 problems before my skin gives up in the winter), so I'm guessing everyone goes out on the limestone?
Would be good to get out to all the best crags for this time of year, meet up with some locals, etc. Thanks for any info!
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moan :)
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Trad climbing on lime. Bouldering on sandstone - Churnet/ Shropshire etc, much less temperature dependent. Fishing.
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Train indoors mainly?
Limestone bouldering?
Go sport climbing?
Eat pies?
Yes, depending on preference.
Also, you can still have a good day on the grit if you head to the higher moorland crags.
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In no particular order;
Look for crimpy grit problems or crags and avoid places like Secret Garden
Get our earlier when the temps are lower (this good weather will break soon anyway I guess)
Drop your expectations; just go out for a nice easy circuit and enjoy it for what it is
Go running
Go swimming outdoors
Head to the beach
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Train indoors mainly?
Limestone bouldering?
Go sport climbing?
Eat pies?
Yes, depending on preference.
Also, you can still have a good day on the grit if you head to the higher moorland crags Yorkshire.
Fixed that
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Yes, depending on preference.
Also, you can still have a good day on the grit if you head to the higher moorland crags Yorkshire.
Fixed that
Really? There as many grit crags in Yorks as in the Peak that I wouldn't go to at this time of year, Caley as a prime example!
Plenty of summer climbing options from Sheffield, although it does seem that each year an increasing number take to two wheels in the summer.
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Oh, is it this game again?
Train indoors mainly?
Limestone bouldering?
Go sport climbing?
Eat pies?
Yes, depending on preference.
Also, you can still have a good day on the grit if you head to to the higher moorland crags Yorkshire the Lancashire moors.
Fixed that
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moan :)
Really? I'll fit in perfectly.
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Oh, is it this game again?
Train indoors mainly?
Limestone bouldering?
Go sport climbing?
Eat pies?
Yes, depending on preference.
Also, you can still have a good day on the grit if you head to to the higher moorland crags Yorkshire the Lancashire moors.
Fixed that
touché. :clap2:
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Head to the beach
What's the nearest good beach? This is something the mrs was moaning about when leaving the south even though we never go to the beach and the nearest ones are shit.
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Cleethorpes. Depending on definition of good :)
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Go on holiday to high mountainous regions (Alps, Dolomites and where I'll be for just over a fortnight or so from Friday, the Pyrenees :2thumbsup: ).
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Fishing.
And drinking. :fishing: :alky: sometimes at the same time.
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Summer is such a waste of a season...
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Easy Trad (tm)
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Cleethorpes. Depending on definition of good :)
Cleethorpes is passable :) But would probably drive to Fraisthorpe if going east coast
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Head to the beach
What's the nearest good beach? This is something the mrs was moaning about when leaving the south even though we never go to the beach and the nearest ones are shit.
my favourite beach is Newborough on Anglesey though I go for kitesurfing, it's an awfully long way just to make sandcastles. If you made a weekend of it though and got some climbing in round Llanberis or at Gogarth it's well worth the drive.
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Summer is such a waste of a season...
I do hope you're joking! So many good things about summer, this is an example of what you can do with 15+ hours of daylight!
http://www.epictv.com/media/podcast/esoterica-climbing-the-peak-districts-weirdest-routes-%7C-hardxs-from-slackjaw-film-ep-13/263000?header_b=1&b=1 (http://www.epictv.com/media/podcast/esoterica-climbing-the-peak-districts-weirdest-routes-%7C-hardxs-from-slackjaw-film-ep-13/263000?header_b=1&b=1)
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Cleethorpes. Depending on definition of good :)
Cleethorpes is passable :) But would probably drive to Fraisthorpe if going east coast
By good I meant "bear in mind this is the North Sea, don't expect the Med"
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Head to the beach
What's the nearest good beach? This is something the mrs was moaning about when leaving the south even though we never go to the beach and the nearest ones are shit.
Meadowhall :)
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Summer is such a waste of a season...
I do hope you're joking! So many good things about summer, this is an example of what you can do with 15+ hours of daylight!
http://www.epictv.com/media/podcast/esoterica-climbing-the-peak-districts-weirdest-routes-%7C-hardxs-from-slackjaw-film-ep-13/263000?header_b=1&b=1 (http://www.epictv.com/media/podcast/esoterica-climbing-the-peak-districts-weirdest-routes-%7C-hardxs-from-slackjaw-film-ep-13/263000?header_b=1&b=1)
I'm not sure you're really helping things with that.
Grit bouldering in summer requires some determination to get up early and/or go for a long walk. And it's still likely to be sweaty.
But I enjoyed some grit trad on Sunday under cloud cover and with a good breeze. Perfectly good conditions unless you want to push your absolute limits. If Pete can climb 150 routes up to E6 in a heatwave in midsummer, then what are we complaining about?
Yesterday I drove a bit further for some limestone trad. Good conditions and a great time had by all.
I'm also doing a lot of running...
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Sack off all projects until OctoberGet annoyed about the amount of daylight / conditions disparity
Get bitten the hell out of by midges
Sweat your ass off indoors because you can't be bothered getting disappointed outdoors
Make do with Peak Lime
Oh yes, and moan...roll on the clocks going back.
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Summer is such a waste of a season...
You obviously need to take up a proper sport like fishing or drinking, that will ensure that your summers will be long and full of fun and excitement.
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Fishing a drinking sound like a deadly combination... I get fat just looking at a pint of ale!
Have recently purchased a second hand hardtail though so this could be an option (not that I'm any good on 2 wheels)... I've never quite found a sport I enjoyed doing in the summer. Suppose I quite liked tennis when I was at school during the summer holiday, used to play until I was bordering on sun stroke.
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For the last few weeks I've been going to the Tor, CragX and, when cloudy, Rubicon in the morning. Its been great. And quiet.
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during August the nearest beach is here
(http://littlesheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/7_SheffieldByTheSeaside.jpg)
for really good beaches you could make a weekend of it and go to Northumberland (and maybe sample the rather good sandstone while you're there)
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Routes of one sort or another. Grit when cooler/breezier. Some grit venues are only good in the warmer months e.g Howshaw. Churnet and lime bouldering. Wild swimming is a good fallback when it's really hot.
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I spent one hot, injured and carless summer catching the train to Edale by myself and seeking out Kinder's best easy routes. By September I was fighting fit and had probably my best ever autumn season, on grit and lime. There's always something you can do.
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I devoted last summer to getting better at offwidthing, mostly working my way through the Yorkshire Grit "Dirty Dozen" at Brimham.
Didn't do anything that hard but it was certainly a good fun few months and I'm sure it did me no end of good fitness-wise!
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I watch/play cricket and drink beer. Actually that's what I do all year.
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Ride bikes off cliffs in whistler and punter around robin hoods stride with the kids, and try to run 10km under 50 mins, distracted by X runner and total warrior obstacle course events. Could be worse??
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I just took a look a bbc weather to see what you were all complaining about..... 20-21 degrees??? Its middle of winter here and yesterday was 24 and today is forecast to be 25........
Admittedly, it is unexpectedly warm though... During the day it is usually high teens/low 20s...
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When I just bouldered, I kept on bouldering - shady bits of Caley, Brimham. Almscliff on breezy days. Moorland grit if there was a dry forecast and I felt like a walk. Looking at my old logbooks, most of my very hardest ticks were in July/August. It took me until then to get my outdoor climbing knack back after only climbing indoors over Winter- early Spring (Reynauds sufferer - "grit conditions" never did it me). Grit can feel unpleasant in direct sun, but any cloud / shade and you'll be surprised at how hard you can climb. Humidity is the real killer so hunting out breezy spots reaps real rewards - I always found Almscliff in direct sun but on a windy day, better than a shadier, stiller spot.
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I remember asking Quent back in the day why he kept bouldering at the same lime venues through the summer and he said there was a challenge to be had repeating problems in warmer conditions. Its all relative.
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When I just bouldered, I kept on bouldering - shady bits of Caley, Brimham. Almscliff on breezy days. Moorland grit if there was a dry forecast and I felt like a walk. Looking at my old logbooks, most of my very hardest ticks were in July/August. It took me until then to get my outdoor climbing knack back after only climbing indoors over Winter- early Spring (Reynauds sufferer - "grit conditions" never did it me). Grit can feel unpleasant in direct sun, but any cloud / shade and you'll be surprised at how hard you can climb. Humidity is the real killer so hunting out breezy spots reaps real rewards - I always found Almscliff in direct sun but on a windy day, better than a shadier, stiller spot.
Didnt you do slopey traverse (that 7B+ to the right of Morells wall) on a hot August day?
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Train indoors mainly?
Limestone bouldering?
Go sport climbing?
Eat pies?
Go sport climbing!
If you want to improve during the summer I think it is the way forward, I found it a really hard to get into but now I enjoy it as much as bouldering.
I think it is much better training for the winter than slogging away indoors; I lose a bit of flicky bouldering power but my fingers stay as strong or get stronger during the summer.
I would avoid the tor for the most part and go for the better, steeper bits of cheedale and water-cum-jolly (i.e. the cornice)
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I suppose it's all relative to how close to your limit you're trying. I remember when I was in Font and it was getting hot, I could still get up 7As in the sun but if I went and tried one of my harder projects the heat really made a difference.
Perhaps summer is for quantity, not difficulty. Probably gives your body a bit of a rest and all that. That's why I used to do routes down here in the summer because I figured the change in style gave your body a rest. I must admit that the only way I get anything out of doing easier stuff is if I try to cram loads in during a session otherwise I do get a bit bored and nothing irritates me more than failing on a climb due to bad skin!
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Yeah, I think part of the benefit in doing routes is just getting a lot of mileage and moving well (although I am not sure I ever move particularly well).
Also I think the mid/highish grade climbing on Peak limestone tends to be on positive holds so helps the finger strength and a bit of heat doesn't matter that much (within reason).
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Fell running. The more I read about it the more psyched I'm becoming.
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Fell running. The more I read about it the more psyched I'm becoming.
:lol:
If you ever get bored of reading, let me know...
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Whats with the climbers going fishing thing? I've nothing against it - but come summer my facebook feed becomes full of pictures of Tench (or whatever) instead of bouldering...
why?
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Whats with the climbers going fishing thing? I've nothing against it - but come summer my facebook feed becomes full of pictures of Tench (or whatever) instead of bouldering...
why?
The recession, sign o' the times. lovely bit of smoked tench.
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Fell running. The more I read about it the more psyched I'm becoming.
I presume you are actually running as well as reading about it?! ;)
There are some classic races in the summer to go at; Burbage Skyline, Castleton and Salt Cellar (tomorrow night in fact) all of which take in some fantastic local trails. Since I don't climb as much as I used to I find it a great way to keep the weight off so when I do go bouldering at least I don't humiliate myself any more than I need to.
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Whats with the climbers going fishing thing? I've nothing against it - but come summer my facebook feed becomes full of pictures of Tench (or whatever) instead of bouldering...
why?
The recession, sign o' the times. lovely bit of smoked tench.
So when I was a yoof - the only reason we went fishing was so we could get out of the house and smoke bifta's and drink cheap strong lager/cider.... so why does?.... oh.... I see.... ;)
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Didnt you do slopey traverse (that 7B+ to the right of Morells wall) on a hot August day?
I think so (and without the chip too!) - and the Keel and Streaky's and Secret 7th were all done July / August I think. I think Ian's Traverse at Brimham is one of the few problems I did in "grit conditions" - as it's a sheltered spot so I didn't have problems with the slightest breeze burning my fingers into blocks of ice.
That said, I'll admit to finding even shady limestone sport a problem in the recent humid weather - small but positive crimps aren't too bad but slopey crimps and slots feel incredibly toothpastey.
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Wonderful time at robin hoods stride today, very cool time tryin the mid grade stuff, in a cool breeze, little sun and no midges. :D
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whereas I was just about to head up to some wind cooled grit when the rain started
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Cycling, sport climbing and other activities to make a man weak.
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Fell running. The more I read about it the more psyched I'm becoming.
There are some classic races in the summer to go at; Burbage Skyline, Castleton and Salt Cellar (tomorrow night in fact) all of which take in some fantastic local trails. Since I don't climb as much as I used to I find it a great way to keep the weight off so when I do go bouldering at least I don't humiliate myself any more than I need to.
Went for a combination with a mate today. We did about a 5.5 mile fell run from strines, stopping after a couple of miles to don rockshoes and spend an hour or so soloing a dozen wee moorland grit routes. Fun had by all
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whereas I was just about to head up to some wind cooled grit when the rain started
I'm afraid you made a mistake there. It basically missed the moors and conditions were rather good up until about half 6 when the wind died. To be fair, I thought it would be a no go while leaving sheffield in a fucking downpour - only carried on because we were running too, but turned out a good'un.
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Ahh, the vagaries of our little English micro climates ;) couldn't believe the temps today, don't get me wrong.. The grit was warm.. But just that, a little warm. U could still drag yr skin and relish grit for what it is.. In high summer! Happy days..
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Yesterday at the board...
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20140731_195500 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/14777066086/) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/people/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
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I'd say if you're here soon it'd be worth sampling the delights of Cheedale Cornice whilst it's dry for once.
It may have been rubished on another thread, however, Peak Lime has some great climbing (even if it's lacking the aesthetic) and quite a bit of it suit the bouldering type (or Dobbin would be screwed ;) ).
I'm pretty sure the most content climbers in Sheffield dabble in every facet of climbing within local range.
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I'm pretty sure the most content climbers in Sheffield dabble in every facet of climbing within local range.
Or they just bugger off on hoilday somewhere!
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I'm pretty sure the most content climbers in Sheffield dabble in every facet of climbing within local range.
Amen. Love the one you're with.
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Went for a combination with a mate today. We did about a 5.5 mile fell run from strines, stopping after a couple of miles to don rockshoes and spend an hour or so soloing a dozen wee moorland grit routes. Fun had by all
Sounds like a good run out and a great way to get up on to Derwent Edge. One of my regular runs takes me straight through the Plantation but bizarrely I've never put my shoes in and done some bouldering. There must be some nice remote spots which a run in to would make a good day out...
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Ride bikes off cliffs in whistler and punter around robin hoods stride with the kids, and try to run 10km under 50 mins, distracted by X runner and total warrior obstacle course events. Could be worse??
You survived Whistler then?! How was it and was it worth the long trip??
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Amen. Love the one you're with.
Awww yeah
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pDFersmE8QU
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Luther version over the Original CSNY?
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Love the One You're With (4 Way Street Live, April 7, 1971) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKBLGJSnWms#)
Unless that was done ironically, you should be puntered.
(look lackline I removed the s, just to please you)
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Well of course. The original's not nearly as much fun.
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whereas I was just about to head up to some wind cooled grit when the rain started
I'm afraid you made a mistake there.
Lagerstarfish does not make mistakes.
He explores counterintuitive alternatives..
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Mountain marathon training. Got a mate to draw on a load of scored points on my dark peak map, with a start/finish from Strines/Dukes Road junction. We opened the map at 10:03am and finish 6:30 later having gone 24 miles. Learnt a lot, loads of nav mistakes meaning we'd bitten off more than we could chew. Brilliant fun, and our first visit to Alport Castles, including right up onto the tower to visit the imaginary kite. Must be some climbing up there?
Bit fucked now.
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Having moved to the SW after a decade or so near the Peak I spend all winter yearning to go bouldering on the grit. But reading this thread has reminded me it's ace down here in the summer - off DWS-ing at Berry Head tomorrow. :2thumbsup:
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... and to answer the OP - get on the lime and wait for a crow to be born with the head of a quail innit.
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You know nothin Jon Snow
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Mountain marathon training. Got a mate to draw on a load of scored points on my dark peak map, with a start/finish from Strines/Dukes Road junction. We opened the map at 10:03am and finish 6:30 later having gone 24 miles. Learnt a lot, loads of nav mistakes meaning we'd bitten off more than we could chew. Brilliant fun, and our first visit to Alport Castles, including right up onto the tower to visit the imaginary kite. Must be some climbing up there?
Bit fucked now.
Great effort. Take a look at the Rab Mini MM in the dark peak in November if you haven't already. Did the lakes one and it was really good.
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the importance of getting stuck in to the barbeque season is not to be underestimated
setting fire to shit and eating meat is a lot more fun than limestone
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Ride bikes off cliffs in whistler and punter around robin hoods stride with the kids, and try to run 10km under 50 mins, distracted by X runner and total warrior obstacle course events. Could be worse??
You survived Whistler then?! How was it and was it worth the long trip??
Whistler is everything it's hyped to be, way bigger than the vids, the second lift area, the Garbo isn't like a bike park. It's lift assisted whole mountain DH gnar, jumps on and off container lorries, 30 ft step ups and vertical root infested shoots etc.. Etc... By a long way the best place I've ridden. 6 months of running, free weights and yoga was certainly needed for me to make the most of it. Worth the cost in time, money and travel. I would only entertain the alps if I has less than a week. I'm going back. I have 70 gig of footage, which I intend to make into a" how to do Whistler" vid, bit of a different angle to the norm.. I'll link it when I finally edit it.
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Sounds ace. Our summer visit motivated us to make a two week winter visit too.
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Whistler is everything it's hyped to be, way bigger than the vids, the second lift area, the Garbo isn't like a bike park. It's lift assisted whole mountain DH gnar, jumps on and off container lorries, 30 ft step ups and vertical root infested shoots etc.. Etc... By a long way the best place I've ridden. 6 months of running, free weights and yoga was certainly needed for me to make the most of it. Worth the cost in time, money and travel. I would only entertain the alps if I has less than a week. I'm going back. I have 70 gig of footage, which I intend to make into a" how to do Whistler" vid, bit of a different angle to the norm.. I'll link it when I finally edit it.
Sounds bloody fantastic! not sure I am up to 30ft step up and vertical chutes though. I remember seeing some footage of crabapple hits ages ago there and thinking "no chance"! look forward to the footage...
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There's tons of more punterish stuff too. and stacks of XC in the surrounding area.
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punterish is good, coming from someone who managed to land on his face on a set of simple doubles in Morzine
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Chris is right. You don't need to be of any certain standard to ride the lower lift area, after a few days you realise how darn clever the trail builders are, there is plenty for all abilities.
I just had certain goals I wanted to achieve, did some, not others and found a whole load of others...