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places to visit => conditions reports (isitgreasy on twitter) => Topic started by: nik at work on November 04, 2008, 05:16:22 pm
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Have a day of freedom tomorrow (Wednesday) with the youth but the weather is looking broadly not so good. So I'm thinking of questing over to the cliff of good conditions even when all around is wet. Any chance of an Almscliff local giving me an early morning shout on the weather and likely conditions. It would be much appreciated.
Cheers folks.
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I'll give you a heads up early morn Nik. I may even join you if it's smelling good over here - don't hold your breath though.
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I'll give you a heads up early morn Nik. I may even join you if it's smelling good over here - don't hold your breath though.
Just been past that way. Drizzly shit weather same forecast tomorrow, but it's the Cliff so only needs an hour of dry and some wind and...
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Cheers Uptownguru. I'll probably be leaving at 9:00am and unless I hear otherwise I'll be heading Peakwards (also likely to be wet but can visit the Works and a couple of friends), but I'm keen for a Cliff visit should the weather be favourable, assuming I can persuade my Peak based pal to enter deepest darkest Yorkshire....
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I really hope it isn't wet for you, Nik :lol:
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I really hope it isn't wet for you, Nik :lol:
It's wet - might improve later though I doubt it. West looks best.
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Cheers Uptown, I'll give you a shout next time I'm over your way.
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I really hope it isn't wet for you, Nik :lol:
It's wet - might improve later though I doubt it. West looks best.
You reckon? Sounds like I'ev got a date with some plasterboards then eh?
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Any idea if it's likely to be alright over the weekend, ideally Saturday? Or do I need to wait until nearer the time to have a good idea?
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Any idea if it's likely to be alright over the weekend, ideally Saturday? Or do I need to wait until nearer the time to have a good idea?
Saturday looks good according to metcheck.com (http://metcheck.com) though I can give you better beta by looking out of my window nearer the time.
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Ta! I'll put a reminder in my special diary to pester you closer to the weekend. ;)
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If we could have an early morning Sunday report also please Mr Guru sir? I feel confident you will then receive your long overdue knighthood..
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Friday Report -
9.45am
Sun has come out for the first time since Monday. Sky is clearing and rock will be drying. I reckon it'll be good by lunch.
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I've just been looking at the weather forecasts, it looks good for later today and then gets worse again tommorow and Sunday :'(
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Cheers Guru, sadly busy today, still keen for a early morning Sunday report if at all possible (although I'm not very hopeful right now...)
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It's not looking great for the weekend, is it? :'(
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Friday Report -
9.45am
Sun has come out for the first time since Monday. Sky is clearing and rock will be drying. I reckon it'll be good by lunch.
And indeed it was. Lovely cold afternoon. I feel quite positive for tomorrow too - I'll post first thing.
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Please do, reckon were going to chance it regardless but it would be nice to hear a positive report before we head over.
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The Cliff dries so quickly it's worth the risk.
If you're going are you wearing those legwarmers? I only ask 'cos Will Hunt would :lol:
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(http://valdefierro.com/lsumwn42.jpg)
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Are you suggesting Magpie is like whatsername?
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/960000/images/_962912_kathystaff150.jpg)
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Of course I'll be wearing leg warmers, it's mandatory in the winter months. I may also bust out my special wrist warmers too. I doubt I'll manage to look as good as her ^ though. :(
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Hunt'll be there.
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I have never seen Compo climb, but i can now imagine it after Wills passable impression at the Wall on Tuesday.
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Hunt'll be there.
Course he will, we might even collect him off the train. It's time for his regular squeezing. ;D
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Always works in preview but never in the post, but here goes:
Legwarmers (http://img.ukclimbing.com/i/75616.jpg)
Watch out Magpie, HypnoHunt is BACK!!!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2076/2250460712_1ef4e12509_o.gif)
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http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/yh/yh_forecast_weather.html (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/yh/yh_forecast_weather.html)
Might be iffy. Then again, certain slopers will be kept in good condition.
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Weather due to improve according to the met office :)
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Fingers crossed for tomorrow otherwise there will be a couple of grumpy people sheltering under Underhand.
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Were about 10mins off Almscliff now and it's like the height of Scottish summer, i don't know what you're all moaning about. There's big bits of blue sky and everything.
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There's big bits of blue sky and everything.
Yep, good this afternoon, bad tomorrow. Check out the prayer flags underneath Jess' whilst you're there - someone must need spiritual help with the crux.
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Hurrah!
I may borrow the prayer flags to wear as a scarf, see if they help me get up anything.
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If we could have an early morning Sunday report also please Mr Guru sir? I feel confident you will then receive your long overdue knighthood..
Here's your early afternoon Sunday report Nik - I'm sure you'll be at the cliff already though. Dry since 9, very, very, very (did I say very?) breezy - so good flavours if you take some pegs for the mats. I'm not after a knighthood, yet to be a forum hero like you........................
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And I am stuck working after a day of complete frustration yesterday, grrrrr....
(you're a forum hero to me)
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Got there at 9:30, left at 13:00 when it started raining heavily.
Very windy it was, but oddly conditions weren't great.
UTG, I can only apologise- I didn't do that Morrell's traverse properly as it was wet. Please don't set the Cliff Beta Filth on my trail. I'll do it ASAP, Sir.
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Can anyone give me a conditions report for the cliff today? I have a vague notion that I may head over that way, or I may just stay here and drink coffee....
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Blue skies here. Other than that I couldn't tell you if it was cold or windy because I've been stuck in a building all day.
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Can anyone give me a conditions report for the cliff today? I have a vague notion that I may head over that way, or I may just stay here and drink coffee....
Shouldn't listen to Andi - it rained as soon as he posted. However, it's now looking good for the rest of the day, and I shall be cliff wise later Nik if you wanna join me.
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Will try and get out but currently in the midst of an angry child drama which may scupper plans.
Kids ey?
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You need a 'naughty' cellar. Similar to the naughty corner or naughty step but colder, darker and a fuck load more effective. No more anger guaranteed. Now, to convince the Mrs to send me to the naughty shed. Wtih a naughty cold one.
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I hear your Mrs and offspring were keen to climb on Sunday but it was a bit cold for you :)
Possibly cliff-ward bound on Wednesday if you are free and fancy it?
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Do fancy, not free though. ::) Mon/Wed/(sometimes Fri) are my babysitting nights(Is it still called b.sitting if they're your own). I only need another 7 tiger tokens and I can either have a weekend day outside, or a toaster. :boohoo:
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Get a toaster, toast is lovely, mmmmmm.....
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Anyone know if Almscliff will dry this afternoon?
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its dry atm, i reckon itll be fine all day
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Was beautiful today, got loads done :)
Looks like its going to bone tomorrow as well
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It was great until my friend dislocated & fractured his ankle. If you've got a smaller pad stacked on a larger pad make sure you don't hit the edge of the smaller pad.
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It was great until my friend dislocated & fractured his ankle.
Savage man, I was down at South Cave so I saw him being hobbled down the field to the gate, poor bloke, is he OK?
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It was great until my friend dislocated & fractured his ankle.
Savage man, I was down at South Cave so I saw him being hobbled down the field to the gate, poor bloke, is he OK?
As good as he can be I guess. Needs an operation on it.
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Man thats rough. Saw someone getting carted down the hill on a bouldering mat but didnt know it was that bad. Was it the Matterhorn Arete? Hope he's better soon.
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Was it the Matterhorn Arete?
Yup. He was about 10ft up.
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Anyone care to hazzard a guess on conditions at the cliff tomorrow (Sunday)? Or even better a morning weather report from a helpful local (UTG?).
Cheers groovers.
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a morning weather report from a helpful local.
Hard frost, clear skies, wrap up warm and prepare to crush...
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Cheers Uptown, you are as ever a gent. Just need to negotiate my freedom now....
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Just need to negotiate my freedom now....
I'm on that too. Been working since 8, so I hope I'll be granted a couple of hours this afternoon.
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Thinking of bunking off work and heading up to the Cliff... weather looks great (from E.Yorks at least) - hows it looking over Leeds way anyone? T
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its looking super :thumbsup: cool and crisp
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perfect blue sky - started with a pretty hard frost so some top outs in the shade may be dicy.
if i wasn't stuck here in the office i'd be out there meself :wall:
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Went to the cliff this afternoon - was OK but light drizzle moved in about 4.30. Friction was not that great - felt a bit greasy but was dry (if that makes any sense!). Mud not too bad, though cowshit fest near and to the right of morrels wall....
But great to get back on the grit (1st time this year..)
;D
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Almscliff was MINT this afternoon/evening. Superb friction for the time of year. Northerly wind keeping things cool and midges away. Best I've seen (&felt) it since May... tomorrow should be a cracker too if the weather stays the same... get up there, it was strangely quiet too - only 4 cars there when we left at 7:15....
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Any one know if it's worth me heading up there today, it's very drizzly here in Mancunia.
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Any one know if it's worth me heading up there today, it's very drizzly here in Mancunia.
Sun is out, though it's grey over Wills Mothers. Not rained here yet today so worth a punt.
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Bailed from a damp Caley and had a decent day at the cliff today. The fresh breeze and the sun were battling it out for conditions over the course of the afternoon. The Sun was winning in most places though....
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What's it like up there at the mo, surprisingly it's raining here again in Manchester.
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not east side Zod
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What's it like up there at the mo, surprisingly it's raining here again in Manchester.
Better now, though it was mizzling until about an hour gone. Sun trying to peek through too, though almost no breeze for drying. If any crag is worth a punt......
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Probably a bit late but it's dry.
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Up there now, all good, thanks for the heads up.
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HAS ANYONE BEEN ON DEMON WALL ROOF AREA IN THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS?I AM HOPING TO GO ON STU'S LEFT HAND TOMORROW AFTERNOON,IF THERES NO DRIPS FROM ABOVE.
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No need to shout.
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Sorry i didn't read it before posting.
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Sorry i didn't read it before posting.
Do you not look at what you're typing though? :-\
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HAS ANYONE BEEN ON DEMON WALL ROOF AREA IN THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS?I AM HOPING TO GO ON STU'S LEFT HAND TOMORROW AFTERNOON,IF THERES NO DRIPS FROM ABOVE.
TOO LOUD. VOLUME DOWN.
Nemo tryed that today without problems (aside the usual ;)) - the cliff is prime now if you don't mind paying special attention. 8)
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i was there sunday night by lamp light. The crimp rail on DWR had some ice on it, the top hold of DBS was snow covered and icy. Crucifix traverse low was fine.
most of the crag was plastered though and DWR was the only area i found that was clear. Been snowing lightly central leeds today.
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Nemo tryed that today without problems (aside the usual ;))
No problems with the rock, plenty of problems with the climber!
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Did anyone make it up there today? I'm hoping to get out in the morning but undecided whether the drive is worth the risk of leakage...Otherwise the Christmas port and mince pies are getting polished off.
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Some weird ass sleety snow in Leeds this evening, not sure if it will have plastered the crag or not, I'd probably go for the port!
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Port it is, cheers!
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The Cliff was pretty good this afternoon (Weds). All of DWR area in fine nick. Snow evaporating rather than running off and soaking everything.
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Hows the cliff at the moment? Has there been recent snow - or is it a sopping melt fest? - or should I prepare my axes and crampons :)
Might be passing through tomorrow and was wondering how it is/was...
Cheers,.
T
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It was a combination of both lots of snow and sopping melt-fest today, but the stuff that was dry was super grippy.
DWR was completely soaked when we arrived but had dried out by the end of the day, Si's Arete was Ok, The Virgin Trav and all the stuff on the front face was OK (as long as you didn't want to top out), Underhand was Ok, The Keel, Sloper Patrol, morrel's wall - all fucked.
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It was a combination of both lots of snow and sopping melt-fest today, but the stuff that was dry was super grippy.
DWR was completely soaked when we arrived but had dried out by the end of the day, Si's Arete was Ok, The Virgin Trav and all the stuff on the front face was OK (as long as you didn't want to top out), Underhand was Ok, The Keel, Sloper Patrol, morrel's wall - all fucked.
Cheers Serpico - its probably due a hard freeze tonight... I'll see how it looks out tomorrow..
T
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Would be interested in any updates from today or Friday :-*
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Today it was primo until the snow started melting, now it's mostly fucked! I turned my back on a dry keel block for a second and then it was soaking. DWR has splashes from drips above, the first warm up area is fairly dry but lots of snow on top. Underhand is fine, and I got most of the snow off the top so it should stay reasonable. There's a lot of snow drift in the parking bays and the road up there is a bit dicey so be careful not to get stuck.
To summarise: MELTFEST.
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Does anyone have an up-date from today and what do you reckon it'll be like tomorrow?
Home made fireworks disaster ! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZv79EwaFpw#)
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Nearly believed the video, then noticed his T shirt changed colour and there was more light in the room... :-\
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It's snowing in Leeds now, so may be fooked again tomorrow
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been snowing in LS19 and central Leeds.
Wouldn't hold out much hope for this weekend....
Anyone been/going?
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Yesterday we brushed the snow off the keel, underhand and patta's arete. Steve's wall and Si's arete were fine too. It snowed last night and this morning in Otley so we just assumed it'd all be trashed today so didn't bother a look in, would be interested to know if it was a complete waste of time!
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It was very pretty today....
The keel was ok, Underhand was do-able (I 'did' the extension but couldn't top it out - which was an arse), DWR was ok when we arrived but prob' got wet when the sun came out, Si's Arete Ok, Slopey trav ok up to morrel's wall, front of the Virgin and Virgin trav and extension - primo, other bits and bobs ok as well.
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Anybody know how this fine mistress is looking of late?
Keel and DWR area ofr particular interest.
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Odd condensation on all roofs, most holds on DWR dry by the time I left (mainly due to chalk and towels, the overchalking of the vertical wall was not my doing!), back of keel roof was wet too but will prob be dry now, although I didn't check on the way back down.
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Has anyone been today, or would care to hazard a guess. Minty fresh outside, beautiful skies, roads are dry and its 3 degrees. Could get an hour in at lunchtime....
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Minty fresh outside, beautiful skies, roads are dry and its 3 degrees.
You summed it up nicely there dob.
It might not be pro (a bit too sunny) yet it will be bo, I suspect an hour won't be long enough on a day like today.
Enjoy.
:)
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Has anyone been today, or would care to hazard a guess. Minty fresh outside, beautiful skies, roads are dry and its 3 degrees. Could get an hour in at lunchtime....
well it was good on saturday, so i would imagine lovely today
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Thing is, I am the only one in the office. Now I know this sounds brilliant and that I could swan off all afternoon, but I am supposed to be covering everything. If i go to the wall its 2 mins away and I can pop my laptop on and in the corner, if I go to the cliff I am half an hour away and if anything happens I will be in trouble. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! i want to go outside climbing! damn this work distraction!
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You clearly need 3G for the laptop. Type some emails and store in drafts, then send one out every half hour to give the impression you are working. And divert office phone to mobile.
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Anyone know what it like today? Snowed a little in Manc.
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Anyone know what it like today? Snowed a little in Manc.
Almscliff looks nice across wharfedale from a dry Caley
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Cheers Stubbs, Caley it is!
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damn you all!
i'm stuck at work
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The cliff was mint today... ace conditions. A little windy but strangely sheltered up by DWR area. Hope Caley was good Stubbsy.. The only downside is that MrsTT is not overly impressed with me sending her home early (12) so I could go out and play :)
T
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You normally seem so sane tomtom. What on earth possesed you to go to a crag which is in condition 95% of the year, on a day of perfect conditions when you could have gone to any number of places which are usually out of condition? :shrug:
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A bit harsh. Its not like he went to the cave or rubicon is it?
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:yawn:
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You normally seem so sane tomtom. What on earth possesed you to go to a crag which is in condition 95% of the year, on a day of perfect conditions when you could have gone to any number of places which are usually out of condition? :shrug:
Ah well, I've tried to go to the cliff (my favourite place of worship) several times unsuccessfully since early Dec.. so at the first decent opportunity to get out and re-connect with the grit there was only one place I was going.... Like a fesity lover, sometimes the cliff throws you off like you are the scum of the earth, but at other times welcomes you with open arms. Sunday was great, I went from problem to problem with the joy of a kid in a sweetshop, & bumped into a couple of friends I'd not seen in ages (one for 15+ years..)
Mind you I was tempted as Stubbsy tweeted that Caley was fantastic...
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Ok, i'll let you off this once ;).
JB - Anyone who went to the Tor or Rubicon this weekend is well beyond redemption, my words would be wasted on such damned and tormented souls.
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They should be rounded up and shot
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They should be rounded up and shot
that'd be too quick and relatively painless. i should think slow, manual removal of the fingernails, then 10 years of belaying Stone, then crucifixion on the pinches wall...
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I saw Stone up at the Cliff...
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so you were there then too....
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so you were there then too....
:shrug: you've loat me Jim - I bumped in to Stone at Almscliff - first time in ages I'd seen him.. hadnt changed a bit :)
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I saw Stone by Graves' park the other day. Shall we have a where's Stone thread?
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I saw Stone by Graves' park the other day. Shall we have a where's Stone thread?
;D
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Anyone think it'll be worth driving up from Sheffield on saturday? Forecasts all seem typically vague.
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Was there yesterday.
Good conditions, everthing dry
However that was before the snow came
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piss wet today
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Any advance on gopping wet? :please:
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no
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Cheers for the info.
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Any chance of dryness tomorrow?
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still foggy and wet and miserable in leeds, doubt it'd be much better up there.
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i second andi. been damp all day and is drizziling now
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Any idea what it'll be like tomorrow?
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Looks like it might be prime , its freezing and clear skies at the moment not sure what the forecast is for the rest of the day though.
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updated report. take back the clear skies and replace them with grey clouds just started sleeting and is pretty damp in Otley :thumbsdown:
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What do folk think the 'cliff'll be like today? Had about 1cm of snow overnight in the peak and don't really wanna get the brush out. Will it be worth the drive?
Cheers
Matt
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It's wet here at the moment, but no snow. Very claggy too. My bones tell me it'll improve for this afternoon with brightish spells though there's no wind so drying might take a while. If anywhere will be climbable.....
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:agree: Ill second that report quite damp and very grey might be worth the punt in the afternoon tho, not sure of the forecast.
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Cheers.
Just spoke to someone in Harrogate and they said there's been a bit of sleet and it's now foggy and damp, so probably claggy and damp at 'cliff. Forecast suggests better weather this aft so I reckon there'll be some dry rock later, not sure it's worth the drive for me though.
Thanks for the info though.
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Tomorrow looks like it might be a go-er?
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Tomorrow does indeed look good, unfortunately I'll be stuck at f*cking work! Enjoy :)
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Tomorrow does indeed look good, unfortunately I'll be stuck at f*cking work! Enjoy :)
Might have a rare forray up to Slipstones tomorrow - weather looks better (sunnier) to the north on the forecast..
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Might have a rare forray up to Slipstones tomorrow - weather looks better (sunnier) to the north on the forecast..
Found this the other day, might be useful as it's not too far up the road...
http://www.swaledaleyorkshire.com/page3.htm (http://www.swaledaleyorkshire.com/page3.htm)
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Might have a rare forray up to Slipstones tomorrow - weather looks better (sunnier) to the north on the forecast..
Found this the other day, might be useful as it's not too far up the road...
http://www.swaledaleyorkshire.com/page3.htm (http://www.swaledaleyorkshire.com/page3.htm)
An excellent find - you sir deserve a wad..
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Not sure if this has ever been posted but this one is good for ilkley, caley weather reports. I know the guy who runs it hes absolutley nutty for weather!
http://www.mylocalweather.org.uk/lowerwharfedale/ (http://www.mylocalweather.org.uk/lowerwharfedale/)
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Anyone been up today? Hoping to go tomorrow, but not sure how much run-off/ snow there'll be.
In particular looking at Virgin traverse, Demon wall roof and Si's arete, I'm hoping all these areas should be ok as they don't top out, but any local knowledge would be great.
Cheers
Matt
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Anyone been up today? Hoping to go tomorrow, but not sure how much run-off/ snow there'll be.
In particular looking at Virgin traverse, Demon wall roof and Si's arete, I'm hoping all these areas should be ok as they don't top out, but any local knowledge would be great.
Cheers
Matt
They are three of the areas that are often the driest.. Even if its been pissing down Virgin traverse will be fine and the face of DWR dries off V.Quick.. Si's Arete is sheltered from above and windswept.. need I say more! Its been lovely here 50 miles to the east, so I suspect its been great up there today, but theres a f*cking cold wind so that might be the real enemy tomorrow!
Enjoy, T
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Does Jess' roof get much run off or the Virgin face :shrug:
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Yeah thought they would be good, just needed some reassurance. Reckon it'll be baltic tomorrow maybe down on the virgin, but Demon and Si's should be sheltered from the bitter North-easterly's, and hopefully plenty more to go at round that side.
It's been a cracker here in the peak aswell this aft, here's hoping for blue skies tomorrow, bring on the crush-fest ;D Or should that be spank-fest :spank:
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Does Jess' roof get much run off or the Virgin face :shrug:
Virgin face can get a few streaks when its gopping.. but I suspect most of the snow would have melted & gone today (more local view may be more accurate).. Dont know about jess' roof - but its quite exposed there (even for the cliff) so quick drying? I recon with a wind it'll be baltic there tomorrow though..
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Only problem with Jess's really is the size of the puddle at the bottom, unless the wind has been blowing from an odd direction in which case it can catch some rain
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Anyone been up today? Hoping to go tomorrow, but not sure how much run-off/ snow there'll be.
In particular looking at Virgin traverse, Demon wall roof and Si's arete, I'm hoping all these areas should be ok as they don't top out, but any local knowledge would be great.
Cheers
Matt
There was alot of snow, was not really melting cause the sun hardly shone over there whilst i was looking round caley and the cliff.
Vigin trav- looked dry
keel- no snow above and looked like the thing in the best nick.
Sis arete- dry- only a minor mud bath below
DWR- major mud bath below, rock dry.
Never went up to jess's.
I did not even put my boots on but im sure if you were keen yopu could make it work for you.
Maybe best on a more urban crag like baildon or shipley??
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The Cliff was a gop fest this morning. Even at 10:30 in the shade things were pretty slimey... The face of DWR felt like it had rivers of lard running down it... Needs a good rain/clean...
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Worth me heading up today? Cheers.
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Not judging by the radar (http://www.raintoday.co.uk/) word. South-eastwards looks a safer bet, maybe Churnet, though I think its moving that way.
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Went past Weeton/Huby on the train this morning, it was still soaked at 9.30am
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Anyone know what it has been like down that way today? or further east, Brimham? Cheers
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Very misty I suspect, certainly was in Leeds and Ilkley, roads staying wet despite it not raining. Also very still. If the cloud lifts, there is no rain and the wind picks up things might be better tomorrow :shrug:
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Great, thanks. Probably not driving 4 hours for.
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does anyone know what its like there at the moment with regards to the snow?
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Demon Wall and Syrett's Roof areas were great today until about 4pm when the sun started to drop. There looked to be more snow on the Low Man boulders, but the odd thing was still doable. The road up to the crag was slippery but passable. Unfortunately, it dumped it down with snow for the next two hours, so I'd imagine it might take a few days to clear up again.
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Anyone know what nick the Cliff is in at the minute, snow-wise?
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Aye, and any heads up on how the roads are.. I drove past leeds on the 62 today and it was melt city.. You Thinkin of heading there tomorrow cofe?
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Sat'dy word.
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Aye, and any heads up on how the roads are..
The road up from Huby was almost completely snow-free yesterday - just a few icy patches. Much less snow on the rock compared to last friday - just a question of how quickly it melts tomorrow I guess.
Taken yesterday:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5247672034_a9fdf55172_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwtj/5247672034/)
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we went up on tuesday night and couldn't even warm up properly it was that cold.
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Great conditions Tues day (baltic Wed!)... But a lot of defrosting been going on in N Leeds today- reckon there'll be a fair bit of melt-water from now until refreezing (Sat night according to the Beeb). Then subsequent ice ont' rock... Wouldn't risk travelling any distance personally.
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I was going to head over today - but looks like theres a band of drizzle passing through - so I think I'll pass...
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Anyone been up today? Wondered how it is melt-wise.
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NW Leeds has almost completely defrosted & was very moist... I've driven the A65 tonight & it's pretty much the same. Quite decent forecast for tomorrow & a small breeze... So it could be good (there's almost always summat in at the Cliff), but it's a bit of a gamble. Probably worth noting that the Depot has a comp/party on tomorrow- depending on wether that appeals or not...
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Very windy and overcast in Ilkley all day - suspect the same for tomorrow. Not too cold mind - but very damp as a result. Probably managable for you hardcore types but would frankly strike me as an exercise in martyrdom to tickage
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Not bad/Good conditions today... was a bit damp in places when we arrived at 10 ish, but most seemed dry by 2.30 when I left.. In good nic - baltic in the wind but a good day.. Surprised it wasnt busier.. should be mint tomorrow..
Good to hook up with Cofe :wave: - who sent Uhand Extension (effort sir).. here being team spotted from the cave :)
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_B3qgMe1HpPI/TQPQqog88SI/AAAAAAAABKk/x1Xic1ZvIaU/s640/2010%2019%3A27%3A28.jpg)
Lee on the Belly slap
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Some lanky twat post DWR lunge..
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It was really good to get out on the rock again after whats seemed like ages of iffy conditions...
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Good to hook up with Cofe :wave: - who sent Uhand Extension (effort sir).. here being team spotted from the cave :)
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We had him covered.
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Some lanky twat post DWR lunge..
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Quality picture!
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60% ok. If it's in the sun dry, if not ice and frost covered.
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Good session at the Cliff today - good conditions where the sun had been shining (Demon Wall area, Si's Arete, Underhand was dry) - though as I posted from the crag above where it was in the shade - frosty and the rock covered with ice (rime ice?)..
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Is that Jessie sans tache?
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That's Jesse eating his 'tache.
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Just wondering if anyone's got the word on conditions up in Yorkshire? Am heading back from the flatlands in the next couple of days, hoping to get out
and finally knock off Demon Wall Roof before New Year's...
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was at caley today if you picked the problems and were prepared for a bit of cleaning there were some good problems to be had ...not a lot of volume but nicw not to be indoors !
some photos on link below
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7535382@N05/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7535382@N05/)
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anyone close by know what its like up at the cliff?
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TommyTwoZone was up there yesterday and tweeted this "twas dry enough - most of top tier OK but bits of DWR section were dripping!"
Though looking at the rain radar I suspect it's had some drizzle/clag since then...
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Cheers.
Think I'll just suck it up and wait for tomorow, hopefully more dry rock then.
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Indeed - it's not looking too great at the missus' place near Ilkley (in fact just started raining!) so I think you might have a fruitless trip...
Fingers crossed for next couple of days, would like to get at least one day's decent climbing done this holiday!
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Met office say sunny tomorow with light wind, so vaguely hopeful. Probably change by this evening though...
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I'm keen, Huw.
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I like keen. will be in touch
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what are cliff conditions now?
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What are your projects there at the mo? DWR next?
I'm keen for a trip soon. If you go buzz me.
Packhorse tonight, yeah.
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What are your projects there at the mo? DWR next?
I'm keen for a trip soon. If you go buzz me.
Packhorse tonight, yeah.
Was thinking of heading tomorrow afternoon, but
1. the forecast has a logfactor (tm) of 10.0
2. I'm coughing like a consumptive phlem bucket.
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Let me know next time you go, Tom. I've got until the 24th as flexible time now (done my exam and will be working but no set schedule). Keen for Dreamland and Steve's Wall etc.
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Let me know next time you go, Tom. I've got until the 24th as flexible time now (done my exam and will be working but no set schedule). Keen for Dreamland and Steve's Wall etc.
Cool - any time next week weather depending.. (aside from Monday morning).. I'll keep an eye on the forecast.. Steves wall has been waiting for ages & I've plenty of lank beta for Dreamland :)
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Was dripping like a beast today. Projects, who knows. Nothing at all was dry. Virgin traverse included.
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DWR next?
If you take up that recommendation you'll be in for a (potentially) drawn out love affair...
Was saying the other day that I've never yet met anyone who's done it and said anything along the lines of "well, only a session - pretty happy with that" - almost universally I've been there when people have been SYKED to get it done after 3/5/7 years of trying!
That said, if you do start trying it you'll probably find my mat in-situ underneath it!
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ttt, are you trying it with the heel/toe lock in the roof or persevering with the toe hook?
I tried the toe hook method off and on for 13 years, each time I returned thinking I was stronger, going well, this would be the time.... but I never managed to hold the swing after releasing the toe hook. Eventually I went back with a better understanding of the grading system and knowing I was now good enough to do it, but I still couldn't make further progress.
On my next visit I started working out how to get the heel-toe to sit right and once that clicked the rest fell in to place fairly quickly. I seem to remember you're 5'6" like me, when you reach the good hold you're (I was at least) so stretched it's almost impossible to move, as soon as that toe comes out you're fucked, even reaching back under is nails and I'm not convinced it'd help. Give the heel-toe a try, it takes a little longer to set than the toe but it makes the release much easier.
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I did it in a session. Infact, I think it took about 4 or 5 goes :shrug: Admittedly I'm about 6'0", and could reach quite far from the heel-toe lock. Makes life quite easy.
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For most locals breaking in to new grade territories it takes them lots of goes (like me). For those stronger folk who like to travel around, it's usually despatched very quickly (usually with a local present to dish out beta).
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I did it in a session. Infact, I think it took about 4 or 5 goes
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I was getting somewhere with the toe method but was totally full stretch, couldn't do anything once my left hand was on the crimp.
So, I've persevered with the heel method - until the other weekend I'd never got it to properly stay in and it never felt rock solid, but then I finally got it to stick, in fact I was so surprised I forgot what I was meant to do next!
Had another couple of goes that day, feeling good with that method...and then promptly tweaked something in my right knee and have been in pain for the last couple of weeks.
Ho hum - think I'm gonna lay off it for a while, think it's just one of them that's not gonna go down.
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Yay! A medal for me! :thumbsup:
I must admit I struggled for half the day with Dolphin Belly Slap. Horses for courses.
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Yay! A medal for me! :thumbsup:
I must admit I struggled for half the day with Dolphin Belly Slap. Horses for courses.
That's weird - only took me 4 or 5 goes.
;)
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If I were ever to do the exorcist, the crux for me would still be Dolphin Belly Slap.
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I found the slap waaay easier than DWR... can't believe its now given 7A...
Mind you, I understand its harder for the dwarf contingent ;)
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DBS is about technique (i.e heelhooking and heel lock) rather than height, unless you are really really short! Lets face it, TTT has done it so it can't be height dependant!
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Will, Dunnyg,
Heading up to the cliff later on this morn if you're about (sorry for short notice Will..). Should be there c.11 onwards..
T
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Oh well. I'm dissertationing anyway. Hope you have a good session.
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exam tomorow... better not
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Conditions great today - windy, but rock was clean (no chalk on DWR face - unusual!) and friction was good (though starting to warm up this afternoon a little..). My fingers were not up to the conditions though! ;D
Sorry both you guys were busy - if its any consolation Will, I have a pile of dissertation drafts to mark and I'm invigilating an exam tomorrow!
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Da Cliff is in fine fettle as of now..
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It's dry.. But blustery with threatening clouds that seem to be steering clear. A day for the keen!
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Hopefully this is an appropriate place to post.
LUUMC will be at Almscliff (weather permitting) on Sunday. There'll be a quite a few beginners in tow, many of whom we're trying to get to lead stuff. 20 odd people in all.
I'll make sure everone's on their best behaviour. I only ever have good feedback from other crag users about the club's conduct so I don't anticipate any problems. If anybody has any problems and has cause for complaint please seek me out at the crag and let me know directly.
Shouldn't be any top roping. A mix of trad and bouldering.
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bring your umbrellas
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I'll make sure everone's on their best behaviour. I only ever have good feedback from other crag users about the club's conduct so I don't anticipate any problems.
Hopefully there won't be anyone trying to shake their way off a Bird's Nest Crack solo this time ;)
If you could stay off the routes above Demon Wall Roof you'd definitely make a lot of friends: will prob be the only dry crag in the county on sunday.
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If LUUMC is feeling charitable Will...
There is a double mattress and old duvet that had been dumped over the wall (last thursday) by the parking lay by at the Cliff - and when I was there on Wednesday day the farmer (presumably) had chucked it back over the wall into the lay by. I guess he was ferked off with shit being dumped there (as he does get - I've chatted to him at some length about it in the past).
Anyway, if you are mini-bus bound, it might be a nice touch if said knackered old mattress could be lashed onto the top of one of the busses and taken to a less solubrious part of Leeds to be dumped (e.g. a hall of residence! :) ) etc..?
Just a suggestion - I was thinking of posting on here about whether anyone leedswards had a van that could do the job - after all its good to keep the farmer sweet... but wasnt sure where to post etc..
T
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I wish I could, Tom, but we'll be on the train. I'll see if any of the car drivers are willing to do the business.
Or you could be Continental and stick it under Jess's Roof and have some in situ padding!
If you could stay off the routes above Demon Wall Roof you'd definitely make a lot of friends: will prob be the only dry crag in the county on sunday.
Yeah shouldn't be a problem. I imagine if anybody wants to do Demon Wall or Dolphinian they'll be one of the more experienced members so shouldn't be a problem. Certainly wouldn't want to see any top ropes up along that wall though.
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I only ever have good feedback from other crag users about the club's conduct so I don't anticipate any problems.
Conduct was good under your watchful eye at Stanage Plantation last year Will :wave:
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I'm going to get my axes and crampons out and do the first winter ascent of the Keel - then pretend to be from LUUMC - I've got my disguise (a 1993 club T shirt) ready... and I've already drafted a UKC report on the ascent.. ;)
I wish I could, Tom, but we'll be on the train. I'll see if any of the car drivers are willing to do the business.
No worries - just a fleeting thought... if anyone else is about there though with something van sized.....
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I only ever have good feedback from other crag users about the club's conduct so I don't anticipate any problems.
Conduct was good under your watchful eye at Stanage Plantation last year Will :wave:
:wave:
I seem to remember I just chatted away about the budgies. Must have been very :yawn:
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The mattress was still there on Sunday but I was unable to take it away (full car) but I might go up this week. is there a tip nearby or would it be best taking it to a tip in Leeds?
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It was still there today... Big waddage must be deserved for taking it away...
I dont think theres a tip in Otley (insert wisecrack as appropriate) but found this page of ones in Leeds - Kirktall Road might be best.,,,?
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/page.aspx?pageidentifier=8BF0BF22F7AE53CC80256E1A002D4F91 (http://www.leeds.gov.uk/page.aspx?pageidentifier=8BF0BF22F7AE53CC80256E1A002D4F91)
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Yeah, the Kirkstall Road tip is pretty close to me anyway, I was thinking of taking it there. It was still there when I left this evening... Don't know when I'll next be free to take it away.
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Anyone going to be bimbling round this afternoon?
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Am there already...well in the farm shop caff anyway.
Seems to be brightening up, reckon we'll be on lower boulders.
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Cool, will probably appear at weeton at about 12:20, so sometime after that at the cliff.
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Da cliff is serviceable.. Damp streaks in a few places but enough dry - and drying. Prob worth a cheeky early after work bimble...
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If anyone is nearby tomorow at any point and could let me know how its looking up there, it would be bon
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Hows it looking today?
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It'll dry out if it doesn't rain.
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I went past it on the train this morning and the roads were all dry in huby.
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Your CliffPsyche is insatiable, Huw. Go to Lord's Seat!
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The walk from weeton is a bit further innit
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was lovely today
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was lovely today
Ach, I went yesterday, and as I drove past the A1 at about 2:30, the sun was shining and it took alot of will power not to turn off and head up there again (my arms were still trashed from yesterday mind...)
T
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was there from 10am-3pm yesterday,was a bit damp to start with but pretty much everything south was dry by 12 but obviously some holds under roofs(belly slap,dwr,underhand) were still damp.wasnt as windy as normal either
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Was there 3-6:30 today, I hate to say it, but it was a bit too warm to start with! A little too warm and teeny bit greasy under the hand (lime time? ;) ). Primo after 5 when the sun dipped. It's probably superb conditions for a bit of early evening lantern sessions...
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I imagine its wet over there / caley way anyone confirm?
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Soaking wet in North Leeds, looking the same as you head further out too.
That said, forecast I checked last night did say brightening up later so might be worth a look in the afternoon.
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Thanks tommy :thumbsup: in the meantime :coffee:
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Well Lordy me! It's actually not bad at da cliff ATM. Freshly washed, friction ok, not too bad when the clouds pop over. It does t get much better than this in august..
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never been before, thinking of popping up tomorrow... chances of it being dry? cheers
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Looking good in Leeds at the moment, crisp, wispy cloud and dry.
Unless it buckets it down tonight / tomorrow morning you'll be fine, only thing I'd bear in mind is if it's a little windy where you are there's potential for it to be a howling, freezing cold gale when you get up there!
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Forecast is for clear, chilly weather - AKA perfect Cliff conditions, get to it son!
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was there yesterday. great conditions and whenever it got wet the wind dried the crag again in minutes.
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It briefly snowed/sleeted in Leeds tonight. Shortly be a platform under Pistol Whip!
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you will have to build a big one, i recon 8 foot deep and you might be able to do it WHunt
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As some of us are returning to the shire flat lands over the weekend we'll be visiting the great nipple of the north.
This is less of a rain/snow update request, more of an update on the cow :shit: situation, hows the roof? annnnd has anyone done Little Greeny recently?
oh cliff, how I have missed ye. :bounce:
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As some of us are returning to the shire flat lands over the weekend we'll be visiting the great nipple of the north.
This is less of a rain/snow update request, more of an update on the cow :shit: situation, hows the roof? annnnd has anyone done Little Greeny recently?
oh cliff, how I have missed ye. :bounce:
Was great on sat/sun. Fairly dry underfoot (for da cliff) and rating about 2.43 (out of 9) on the HubyDungometer (tm).
But... Since then it's pissed it down, and I didn't go there today, but the weather from the 62 from 'ull past leeds was Clagged up... I was going to go today on my way accross but sacked it off mid journey...
However, it's the cliff.. So if there's any sort of wind it'll be dry in an hour or two. No green, apart from the grass..
Though you have referred to it as the 'great nipple of the north' so next time you go......
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are you around Hull area christmas period Tom? heading over with Steve et al on saturday and possibly monday
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are you around Hull area christmas period Tom? heading over with Steve et al on saturday and possibly monday
Naa, lakes then Northumberland visiting relatives etc.. (the mat will be coming too :) ) back on the 2nd.. Rob, Lee and others will be about and keen to get out I expect.. Robs going great guns at the mo..
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ok, lakes and the county? what a pain in the arse, i'll think of you when im sat in
hellhull :tumble: have a good one
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ok, lakes and the county? what a pain in the arse, i'll think of you when im sat in hellhull :tumble: have a good one
Yeah, lucky places to have the relatives! though I suspect the forecast will be grey and damp! MrsTT is driving, so I have to begin bouldering mat room/space negotiations for her car soon... I may try and get her pissed first ;)
Ah, one silver cloud, looks like Bloc-city (groan) will be opening sometime around Xmas (bouldering extension to you know where...) may be worth checking out....
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Worth a punt today?
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Rained a lot yesterday but looking pretty nice today, maybe a few dry problems up at Demon Wall area?
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Thanks.
All pretty much dry here. If anyone can post an overnight weather update I'd be very thankful.
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Any update on Almscliff conditions please? Thinking of going tomorrow as The Peak appears to be mostly covered in ice.
Thanks
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Not rained today in Leeds. Just cold with wet snow on the floor. Heading up myself tomorrow, conditions should be ok. Not been up since the snow fell though.
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Not a conditions report but more of a note that there was quite alot of litter about at the Cliff yesterday... none of it is climber related - just the usual beer cans and sweet wrappers left by the chavs/doggers/smokers who inhabit the place after dark... I picked up a couple of cans as I wandered around to tidy things up a bit - and it might be a good idea if a few other folk did similar to keep the good natured farmer/owner good natured :)
TT
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Surprisingly great conditions today. Wind kept the suns warming at bay. Nai onsighted Wall of Horrors in a very impressive and tenacious manner, and Grubes ticked off Demon Wall. Superb effort both.
The air ambulance made an apperance and I hope whoever it took away is doing OK (think it may not have been a climber - and it was down by low man).
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I can hardly claim an onsight having done the boulder problem so many times previously, I just made it look like the first time...
And for tenacious, read "time consuming"
(however when I did the start for the first time I did onsight it and it was pre pads so I had to drop off onto my square of carpet, so maybe I can take a flash :worms: ?)
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Hello,
Anyone N.Leeds/Otley way any heads up on whether the Cliff is viable this afternoon (thurs) - or how local conditions are (wet pavements/walls etc..)? 3T in Leeds thought it was marginal...
I've a chance to get out on my way from Hull > Manc, but can't take too much of a punt on the conditions....
Cheers, TT
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I can see the airport from Horsforth way.
Tarmac damp
Gentle breeze
Walls dry
Paving stones dry
That said, there was a marked difference between here and the Wharf valley at the weekend. Guiseley and Chevin were dry with brilliant sunshine, Otley was shrouded in mist.
Might hit Almscliff tonight with a lamp if it stays like this
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winds are NE so not great for the cliff
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winds are NE so not great for the cliff
Thanks Andy, yeah, walls dry is normally my metric... and I've encountered mist in the valley and not oop top..
Hmm... my psycheometer is falling :(
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Sogggggggggg in guiseley now :(
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Sogggggggggg in guiseley now :(
Thanks for the update Andy, I'm too late now anyway- would miss the light... work blah etc...
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Was it raining up at the cliff today like it was in Leeds? Going to sit under underhand tomorrow afternoon :)
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Was it raining up at the cliff today like it was in Leeds? Going to sit under underhand tomorrow afternoon :)
Probably - though looking at the forecast tomorrow's half decent - and the cliff dries in 1/2 hour (well bits do!).
Might see you there if I can escape work...
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The cliff is pretty good at staying dry :) Hopefully any showers will just blow straight past
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Sog. Weather reports wrong again.
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Keep the faith, I've driven out to the cliff when it's looning it down in Leeds to find the cliff dry whilst the showers pissed down Wharfedale. It has its own weather system and it's impossible to predict. Then again, I was with uptownguru at the time so he probably controlled the weather to his advantage.
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Yep, you're completely right. I was just pointing out that the sunshine predicted this morning was replaced by a heavy shower in Guiseley. It has been pretty much the opposite to what they've predicted since sat lunch
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Thanks for the heads up Andyd. Decided against going if theres a strong chance of it being wet. I'm not feeling too well as it is and a send would have been unlikely. An indoor board session will have to be the order of the day.
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Well I'm heading over... if its wet I'll have a fry up in the bridge cafe and go home fat and happy :)
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Hmm.. Presently hiding under dwr... 'Mixed' conditions... Some wet some dry...
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Thinking about heading tomorrow. Anyone been recently?
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Twas good a week ago - but it was a drizzle fest around Leeds this evening... if theres a wind and its dry tomorrow - should be good...
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Should be fine today
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As expected, it was as windy as my arse after beans, dry and cold.
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Mint. Right now. Out of the mist, lovely. Dear masses, Please wait an extra half hour though so I can enjoy the solitude ;)
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What's it like up there today? Looking to head up in the afternoon if its going to be dry
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Usual Almscliff rules (which I'm sure you know by now).. If its windy (it is) then much of it will be dry an hour or two after rain.. I'd keep an eye on the radar for when the next batch of rain from the SW is coming..
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Are those the huddled masses yearning to breathe free?
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All good there this afternoon - except it was baltic in the wind... 3 degrees by the car and a strong northerly - I dread to think what the wind chill was, but I was hiding around by sloper patrol in between Keel flails. If the northerly keeps up I'd bring your double down layers ;)
It was OK and sheltered by DWR area.
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It's gopping. Everything is damp (even under the Virgin) those of you thinking of chancing an afternoon session.. Have a cuppa instead.. :(
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Thanks tomtom, you've just saved me £15 of diesel and opened a window of stollen-baking opportunity.
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It's gopping. Everything is damp (even under the Virgin) those of you thinking of chancing an afternoon session.. Have a cuppa instead.. :(
Good God, is the forcefield faulty, maybe this is what the Mayans meant by the end of the world?
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Any thoughts on how it will be come mid morning tomorrow? Lashing down today but forecast to be 20mph wind and dry tomorrow. Its got to be worth a shot hasn't it? I'm desperate!
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Any thoughts on how it will be come mid morning tomorrow? Lashing down today but forecast to be 20mph wind and dry tomorrow. Its got to be worth a shot hasn't it? I'm desperate!
Wind will be key Will - when the wind finally picked up a little on Friday it started to dry off - but was too wet... Anyway, if its wet go and have a £5 challenge in the Otley Cafe - get the Xmas stomach stretching started early :)
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I've delayed the Sunday roast at the outlaw's house because I'm counting on dry conditions.
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The forecast is for 20mph winds (and Almscliff is nearly always windier than advertised). You might get dry rock but it could be unbearable or at least pad-chasingly annoying.
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Respect :) hope the weather gods shine and blow!
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Think I will risk it
I can always retreat to the depot
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My transport situation has turned out quite unfavourably. Any chance anybody is coming past Saltaire and fancies giving me a lift. Else I can get to Otley/Menston station for 11ish?
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Dm grubes, he'd be coming from Hudds.. Prob via Bradford
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Nidderdale conditions report anyone?
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Bone dry, heat wave, too warm so log friction ;)
Waddayarecon? ;)
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Cheers T2, have sent the chap a PM.
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Sweet, shitehouses it is then.
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Sideways rain at the cliff right now. Very windy though
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...and rainbows
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Dry and windy
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Had a lovely time today. Nice to meet you all. Big thanks to Grubes for the lift from Guiseley!
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no worries Will was a pretty good session.
Conditions:
When we left everything was bone dry.
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Eavestone was in fairly decent condition.
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Anyone know what the weather at cliff is like? Looks okay in hudds
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Starting to clear in York after rain early on, not much wind though so might take a while to dry. Forecast is for heavy rain by mid afternoon, so not looking great for getting out.
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Currently at cliff everything is currently dry but just started to spit lightly band of grey sky coming in followed by blue sky.
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Let us know of Flying Arete success when it happens!
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Sorry no tick just lots of falling off the last move and cuts on my hand
https://twitter.com/GrubesHTAFC/status/284271650323709952/photo/1
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Wrap up warm folks. It's a windy one. Skies are clear, if anything is wet then it won't be for long.
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Anyone get there today? Was it ok Hoping to get out tomorrow (Monday) clag permitting..
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The odd hold was damp, but mostly dry. Moist and still air when we left at 4, but fogginess aside I'm sure it'll be fine tomorrow.
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:off: I know but Brimham was soggy and Whitehouses was dry if a little out of condition. Wednesday is the day it appears
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Should have gone high, Andy! Sypeland was sat pleasantly above a valley inversion today and was in pretty decent nick (the stuff that wasn't an inch deep in lichen that is!)
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All good today. No mist, medium wind so chilly. Wellys mandatory for the walk in (v.muddy) and the odd deep pocket damp but otherwise all fine and Dandy.
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Have you done it yet?
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i'll be there bout one ish with the Serb mafia.
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Have you done it yet?
No. :( stupidly close. Elevation to pocket ok. Just keep going to left or right FFS.
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This feels like waiting for news of Apollo 13. COME ON, TT!
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Ah, that's the final stage- the "terrible hand/eye co-ordination" stage. You'll hit it soon...
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This feels like waiting for news of Apollo 13. COME ON, TT!
http://vimeo.com/56925294
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Who would have thought you could do The Keel twice without actually doing The Keel? :shrug:
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One hand atop t'other in't'pocket and heave yersen up.
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One hand atop t'other in't'pocket and heave yersen up.
Yup, that's how I do it.. Need to get the left toe on first (pumped out in first one) and RH just popped on second before I could match the hand.. Sigh...
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Ah, I don't bother with the toe on first, I just catch it, then match it (and on one occasion I therefore dispatched it)...
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So near.... and so familiar. I remember my own similar struggles - I dropped the finish after matching the pocket on a few occasions too. I vaguely recall undignified prow-humping to match and dragging myself up to get the toe on before a horribly tenuous feeling lunge for higher holds. That'll teach me for being a gangle-fest.
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Cheers moose, glad it's not just me!
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I especially like the mat punch at 23 seconds.... keep at it TT you'll get there.. I hate this problem with a passion. (I also still cant do it)
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Great nic today. There's a bank of cloud 1/2 mile to the south but the cliff is now in the weak sunlight. Primo. Calog looks like its well in the fog still.. Might clear in an hour or two there as the cloud is being blown south.
Ps. Doubt there'll be any cigars today, I'm climbing shit...
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No excuses. Climb up it!
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Get on something different but achievable for 20 mins. Then rest for 20. Then crush it. We'll have none of that negative stuff here.
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Ps. Doubt there'll be any cigars today, I'm climbing shit...
Try the rock instead. :clown:
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Get on something different but achievable for 20 mins. Then rest for 20. Then crush it. We'll have none of that negative stuff here.
Cheers for the psyche Andy..
I gave that a try, tried to warm through the aches and power through some problems on the usual circuit.. but its just one of those days when its not working.... Whole body is a creaking complaining lump of turd today :) a salient lesson for me in recovery time etc.. My right shoulder is really complaining - and while I've overlap repeated the moves (badly) - I can't to the final pull from the pocket.. Dont think ive pulled anything just used it hard on Monday.. Rest until Friday now..
Conditions are great though, and from the cafe it looks like Calog is coming out of the mist...
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Was all good today.. Suspect tomorrow should be fine too..
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And?
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And?
Nothing except sore shoulders.. Got as far as Monday.. Need to train up my shoulders for that pocket pull.. Mtfu etc..
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Kudos for eschewing the standard "long levers" lankmaster's excuse!
;)
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Any interest in a lantern sess on Underhand tonight or tomorrow. I'm keen, can't get out in the day, and don't have any lanterns :boohoo:
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Get a lantern and join the cool kids...and me...
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If anyone goes up tomorrow (tues) could you do me a huge favour and scrape off any snow above/on the keel so it gets a chance to dry off before Wednesday? Thanks if anyone's going. TT
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I was just wondering if anyone local was going up to do some sweeping. I dont suppose it gets badly affected but if Underhand could get the same treatment, that would be lovely
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Anyone been up today? How was it looking? too much snergh?
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Underhand can get a bit d-a-m-p under the snow if it does melting
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Are you heading up today TT? Would you mind checking on Underhand if you do, please? Not keen to drive an hour round trip to find it unclimbable!
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hes said he was heading there for 1pm earlier so he will probs get an update shortly after that
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Underhands fine Will.
Most stuff is ok inc Keel.. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/16/yha7ugeb.jpg)
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Come on come on come on come on...
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CRUSH IT TO POWDER, YOU BEAST!
:boxing:
(And, of course, thanks for the report!)
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No progress I'm afraid.. It is mint AAA conditions here mind.. Underhand is all peachy (just been on it) and did silver trout block less in a very slappy stylee
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It was a little bit condensed in the mist upstairs yesterday arfo, but overall I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of climable rock. Although looking at the forecast, more light snow forecast...
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What are the chances of this being in tomorrow (Sat.)? Any leedswards folk care to comment?
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There is quite a lot of snow and it is of a decidedly wet nature: I wouldn't be holding your breath!
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Tits. Tomorrow has wall written all over it. :(
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TT am willing to risk it if you are ;)
If not gonna head to holmfirth / buckstones but suspect buckstones road will be shut
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Snow all over in guiseley. The main roads are clear but anything that isn't vertical has snow on it. It'll be a swine driving up there through Huby too. A fool's errand me thinks.
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Snow all over in guiseley. The main roads are clear but anything that isn't vertical has snow on it. It'll be a swine driving up there through Huby too. A fool's errand me thinks.
Cheers Andy- much appreciated. I am a fool, but not that desperate a fool ;) It can wait until next week..
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Access just about ok, but there's no climbing to be had. Stuff is plastered and its now melting with seep and runoff down most problems I've looked at. Might be ok tomorrow afternoon but I think there's still plenty to melt and dribble down tomorrow..
Thursday would be a fair bet. Lots of snow though, foot drifts etc..
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OK, I lied a little.. there was some dry rock. I dried off the keel and scraped the snow draining immediately above it. It should be fine tomorrow (but bring a towel to stop the drainage from above if you're going). All the stuff on the overhanging parts of the Virgin were OK, on the road facing side and the side facing the Keel. Underhand was 1/2 OK, unfortunately a big gopping streak down the boss you have to drop onto with the RH - so thats out. DWR was all gopping on the face apparently - two huge wet streaks down it.. The rest - I didnt look - but this is what it looked like:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBPR7MMCUAAIzUZ.jpg:large)
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In case anyone's wondering, good conditions today with hardly a lump of snow in sight. And it's not raining...yet...
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...and there it is.
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Thought it's worth mentioning that the inevitable invasion on almscliff as the only sure-fire dry venue will be met with disappointment if you don't take a shovel. The lay-by has been used to push the snow clear of the road so parking is limited. There's a tele-handler that goes up and down from the farm so it's not enough to just leave space for one car to pass. Get digging.
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At the cliff at the moment.. All good, a bit windy but sheltered up top by DWR etc.. All good for those after a Friday afternoon/eve fix..
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Out of interest, how did the Pistol Whip platform bear up? I imagine its just the dregs left now. Did anyone actually get the problem done with the platform?
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Out of interest, how did the Pistol Whip platform bear up? I imagine its just the dregs left now. Did anyone actually get the problem done with the platform?
I've not looked there yet - might be a little left but yes - just dregs around the crag now. Parking pretty much normal.
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Not much platform left :/ about a mats worth.. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/05/ruqu8y9y.jpg)
And not too windy down bottom. Rock cold ish, T shirt weather. All is good :)
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Whats the cliff like early morning at the moment? Working in meanwood at 10 and would like to get a seshwan in. Recon it will be worthwhile or are things likely to be damp?
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Recon it'll be mint. If there's wind (is there ever no wind there?) it'll be fine.
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says a slight breeze, so probably will be. keen! Just go to get out of bed...
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I've been there when it's been enshrined in static windless clag and connies have been ace. Always worth a punt, the cliff, the worst that happens if it's log is that you get to work early!
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Cheers, keen for it!
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We went to the cliff yesterday and had a decent session. The weather is still looking a bit grim today so we will probably end up bouldering there again.
Or does anyone know of any other grit bouldering that might be worth a punt?
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Apparently there are some other crags in Yorkshire too!
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Will these crags be dry today today though? I'm heading out in 30 mins and feel dolphin belly slapped out...
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Will these crags be dry today today though? I'm heading out in 30 mins and feel dolphin belly slapped out...
Forgive me, my crystal ball is being serviced at the moment.... It looks nice out here in Manchester...
Bits of them can be - depending upon the wind direction and amount/type of precipitation... see which way the wind (if there is any) is blowing vs the crag orientation.. exposed is generally quicker drying..
The Cliff is the quickest drying crag in the area..
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Will these crags be dry today today though? I'm heading out in 30 mins and feel dolphin belly slapped out...
Roads in Leeds are dry James, so I reckon so is the cliff
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Cheers, i though there might be some other crags which might be in condition/reliably dry like almscliff. I've only really climbed at the cliff so have no idea what others are like and fancied a change.
Will probably end up back there again though given the outlook...
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Bits of Ilkley are quite weather resistant.. and its exposed (fastish drying etc..). But its Ilkley... ;)
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Is yorkshire wet then? I thought it was all dry and was going to head out Brimham way
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Everything was a bit damp earlier in meanwood... We decided before that we are heading to brimham ourselves and then will check out cliff/ilkley if it's wet.
Leaving now so drop me a text on 07821 493 947 if you want to know about brimham. Not sure how long it takes to get there though.
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Will do, cheers James!
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C'est ne pas très Bon...
Can't see the crag from the car park and it's bloody soaked.
Can't see it drying today unless a lot of wind arrives.
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Merde! Beaucoup de clag?
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Oui! Un grand amount!
My French is pretty terrible... But yeah, lots of fog, literally nothing dry, can't see the crag at all, my feet are now soaked, I'm going to the local pantry. Fuck this shit!
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Also, extrapolating from this information. Everywhere is probably wet...
Be fun on a mountain bike though!
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Anybody go today?
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Any info on what's dry please. :thumbsup:
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Looking at the other Yorkshire threads (you'd better check) afaik it's all gravy.
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Any info on what's dry please. :thumbsup:
Everything I looked at today, odd bit of ice on top of the odd thing but all the usual suspects (virgin, keel, underhand, DWR, Syretts) were dry as far as I saw.
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Thanks
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Everything mint as a sausage today. If you could handle the queues.
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How did the routes look fiend?
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Steep, rounded, thuggy??
Parson's Chimney to Wall Of Horros inclusive greener than a spirulina enema.
Everything else absolutely great.
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Great stuff, cheers
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Has anyone made it to almscliff yet?
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Otley forecast would suggest it's either getting rained on or snowed on!
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Theres always someone more desperate than me (surprisingly) to go to the cliff. Wheres James Malloch to give a weather report?
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Was ok ( some wet some dry) yesterday... Apparently.
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:wall:g
Theres always someone more desperate than me (surprisingly) to go to the cliff. Wheres James Malloch to give a weather report?
I'm up in skipton today having some snowy running fun! Back on the almscliff hype next weekend!
The roads around caley were pretty wet yesterday evening but the cliff looked like a shining beacon of psyche and promise!
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we went this afternoon, clear blue skies, but no wind and wet rock.
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Any info?
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The roads were well icy towards Almscliff tonight so be careful if you're going up there...managed to get my car into a ditch and had to wait nearly 5 hours to get pulled out. Didn't even make it to the crag, shit times.
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:hug:Pissing it down with snow at Leeds Bradford airport.
Many delays. Have a better start to the weekend everyone!
Good job I have juggling balls with me...
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The roads were well icy towards Almscliff tonight so be careful if you're going up there...managed to get my car into a ditch and had to wait nearly 5 hours to get pulled out. Didn't even make it to the crag, shit times.
Shit....... you have my sympathies - any physical harm done? It happened to me a few years ago in the middle of the Yorkshire moors. The road turned right.... my car didn't, and ended up stuck in a ditch-hedge combo. AA said they couldn't get a recovery vehicle until the next day (it was one of those freak periods where people in the South were getting benighted in droves). I ended up walking to the nearest village and begging a farmer to drag my car out! Continued to my site visit and then spent a hellish afternoon digging through the rubble of a collapsed house looking for a fusebox at -11C!
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I hope after all that effort moose you managed to save the insurance company some money....
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As I recall, I found the fusebox, got it to the lab, and was about to get scrutinizing when the client contacted me to say that the Insurer had now realised that they didn't cover the property after-all (both the landlord and tenant had mistakenly bought buildings cover). So, I was told to chuck the hard-won fusebox in the bin!
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It's a hard job but some one has to do it....
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Shit....... you have my sympathies - any physical harm done? It happened to me a few years ago in the middle of the Yorkshire moors. The road turned right.... my car didn't, and ended up stuck in a ditch-hedge combo. AA said they couldn't get a recovery vehicle until the next day (it was one of those freak periods where people in the South were getting benighted in droves). I ended up walking to the nearest village and begging a farmer to drag my car out! Continued to my site visit and then spent a hellish afternoon digging through the rubble of a collapsed house looking for a fusebox at -11C!
No real harm done thanks, just a few dents here and there. My car seems fine to drive. My crash doesn't seem half as bad now after hearing yours, jeeez. I actually did go to the farm at the bottom of Almscliff but there was no sign of life. I called my friend with his 4x4 but we tried everything and that wouldn't pull me out, then called MPw but I didn't have any money or a card so they wouldn't do it, so then I had to get a lift home, get some money, get a lift back and wait for them to come and get me. Just gutted that I didn't get to go climbing really!
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Is all peachy at the cliff of righteous justiceness and eternal godliness? I'm assuming it probably is given the run of dry and cold days, but just wanted to check prior to a possible mid week foray...
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The roads at Cayley were wet last night but the roadside stuff looked dry as I drove past at a crawl. So the cliff is probably holding up fine.
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I hate to say it, but it would be a waste going to the cliff at the moment, pretty much every bit of grit in Yorks is dry right now!
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I hate to say it, but it would be a waste going to the cliff at the moment, pretty much every bit of grit in Yorks is dry right now!
Good point Stubbs - it's my plan B - hoping to check out some NYMoors stuff..
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Good today - but (even for Almscliff) windswept, bleak and muddier than usual on the walk up...
I nearly gave up after trying to warm up twice ~ but a couple of other brave people turning up made me stick around... (hello and good to meet you if you read this!)
Bizarrely, I watched my fingers uncurl from the crimp on DWR due to the cold - was like seeing my hand fail in slow motion! Pull harder, crimp harder I told my hand - and nothing happened!!
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Does anybody have any up to date beta on whether the bridge at Pool is open and passable? Saw some fairly dramatic photos this morning which indicated a deep pool of water on the cliff side of the bridge.
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Does anybody have any up to date beta on whether the bridge at Pool is open and passable? Saw some fairly dramatic photos this morning which indicated a deep pool of water on the cliff side of the bridge.
Look for the red lines on Google maps on your phone/web. Clearly shows if a road is impassable (dark red = blocked/stationary).
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Is that based on live location data?
Also found this good twitter bot account for the stage gauge in the bridge.
http://twitter.com/riverlevel_1864/status/681089226516082690?s=09
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Does anybody have any up to date beta on whether the bridge at Pool is open and passable? Saw some fairly dramatic photos this morning which indicated a deep pool of water on the cliff side of the bridge.
Look for the red lines on Google maps on your phone/web. Clearly shows if a road is impassable (dark red = blocked/stationary).
Sadly this didn't work at all last night, just orange everywhere, I guess because people just turn around rather than sit there. We were driving from Ilkley to Sheffield and ended up blocked by water numerous times, eventually managed to cross the Aire on the Bingley old road which was maybe a foot under on one side.
As for the Cliff, nobody was getting anywhere near Otley / Pool from Ilkley last night (A660 flooded in numerous places apparently) but I don't have anything more up to date. I've never seen anything quite like what we saw in the Wharfe or Aire valleys last night before, it's so much higher than any previous flood I've seen.
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Is that based on live location data?
Also found this good twitter bot account for the stage gauge in the bridge.
http://twitter.com/riverlevel_1864/status/681089226516082690?s=09
Look at gaugemap.co.uk
Its great.
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Does anybody have any up to date beta on whether the bridge at Pool is open and passable? Saw some fairly dramatic photos this morning which indicated a deep pool of water on the cliff side of the bridge.
Look for the red lines on Google maps on your phone/web. Clearly shows if a road is impassable (dark red = blocked/stationary).
If a road is blocked to all traffic then Google shows nothing
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Best site for flood data is: http://apps.environment-agency.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels/default.aspx
Fascinating, the levels at Ilkey last night were high but a way off record breaking, whereas at Pool bridge and further downstream they were setting a new high (although only a few centimetres above the last record set as recently 2012).
Google maps sent me down a closed motorway last month. 'Kin useless.
Edit: Oof, York looks fucked.
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I've been at the cliff today. I drove from Wetherby and the others came from Skipton and Harrogate with no problem. The Harewood bridge is open and there was lots of traffic going towards Pool so I'd assume it is open.
Wellies for the approach field are useful!
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Anyone heard if the bouldering is dry today? Probably the most likely place to be dry...
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It should be fine.
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It should be fine.
It should be. Yesterday it was soaking. Stiff breeze all day. Grim. I reckon its global warming that has stripped the cliff of its super power
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It should be fine.
It should be. Yesterday it was soaking. Stiff breeze all day. Grim. I reckon its global warming that has stripped the cliff of its super power
Down grade everything two notches to reinstate the forcefield.
(Apart from the Keel) :)
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It should be fine.
It should be. Yesterday it was soaking. Stiff breeze all day. Grim. I reckon its global warming that has stripped the cliff of its super power
Down grade everything two notches to reinstate the forcefield.
(Apart from the Keel) :)
7A+ would be a bit harsh ;)
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It should be fine.
It should be. Yesterday it was soaking. Stiff breeze all day. Grim. I reckon its global warming that has stripped the cliff of its super power
Down grade everything two notches to reinstate the forcefield.
(Apart from the Keel) :)
Do you mean the keel or the 'TT keel variant'? :lol:
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Anybody care to hazard a guess if anything will be dry this evening? I haven't been before but have a late pysio appointment in Yeadon. Forecast looks fairly poor but not raining yet in Hudds. I'm guessing it's my best chance of getting something done.
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Anybody care to hazard a guess if anything will be dry this evening? I haven't been before but have a late pysio appointment in Yeadon. Forecast looks fairly poor but not raining yet in Hudds. I'm guessing it's my best chance of getting something done.
Its due to rain this afternoon evening... if it dries up or is showery then its worth a punt. Bits of it dry in 30-60 min if theres a wind (which there normally is)..
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OK thanks for the reply tomtom.
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OK thanks for the reply tomtom.
Usual check roads/stone walls to see if they are dry/drying..
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Anybody been up today and know if Jess' Roof is dry? Cheers
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Good bet for tomorrow? Maybe a bit windy?
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You must be looking at a more optimistic forecast, the one I looked at said showers all day, heavy until 1400.
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Yr no saying 0mm of rain. BBC says rain all day. Might stick closer to Sheffield because if I drive up there it's guaranteed to be the latter!
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I see yr.no is saying "fresh breeze" too, where metoffice is forecasting 30-40 mph gusts!
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Anyone been up in last few days? I'll obviously go and have a look as I suspect it will be fine but worth asking!
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I was wondering if there'd have been any drifts under Pistol Whip to flatten the landing for a snowball ascent!
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Good shout that; I'll see if i can find a shovel!
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I was wondering if there'd have been any drifts under Pistol Whip to flatten the landing for a snowball ascent!
Having been out climbing yesterday - trust me - don't go anywhere that isnt sheltered until that wind is long gone... (sunday?)...
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The problem with Pistol Whip is that it faces south, so there won't be any snow banked up underneath it. In 2013 we moved a load from a nearby hollow and packed it into the trench. It was a lot of work!
I'd be interested to know how Jess's Roof etc are doing. If someone goes up could they also have a look around the back at those long forgotten routes like All Our Yesterdays. They face east so there's a slim chance there might be a drift there.
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Having been out climbing yesterday - trust me - don't go anywhere that isnt sheltered until that wind is long gone... (sunday?)...
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The eternal problem; somewhere sheltered is likely to be covered in snow runoff, no? Suggestions welcome!
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It's absolutely bitter out there today, and not looking much better tomorrow!
Knowledge on snow resistant options here http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,16522.0.html
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Having been out climbing yesterday - trust me - don't go anywhere that isnt sheltered until that wind is long gone... (sunday?)...
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The eternal problem; somewhere sheltered is likely to be covered in snow runoff, no? Suggestions welcome!
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Earl ;)
Its always sunny and sheltered there...
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Let me just file that under 'sandbag'!
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It's absolutely bitter out there today, and not looking much better tomorrow!
Knowledge on snow resistant options here http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,16522.0.html
Cheers :)
The cold I can deal with as long as theres some dry rock to go at. It can't be any colder than the Depot last night. Absolutely outrageous!
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It's a commonly known fact that it has never rained at Earl.
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It's a commonly known fact that it has never rained at Earl.
I've never been. Need to pull my finger out, it looks amazing.
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You really need to wait for a properly wet day to get the most out of it.
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Steve "who nicked mi boots"wooton was up at the cliff yesterday-pics on his facebook brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
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Is it dry? Looking for a quick hit between the rain.
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Getting very misty in Wetherby. I reckon drizzle is on the way in about an hour or so
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It was absolutely gopping in the mist. I did manage to climb a route I hadn't done before (John's scatty cave, highly recommended) but absolutely everything was wet. Always worth a punt though!