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places to visit => conditions reports (isitgreasy on twitter) => Topic started by: MB on March 28, 2007, 09:22:58 am
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For those that wanted to know.
Was at Tom butress last night. It is still drying still a few wet/slimey patches (But miles better than Sat). Art of self destruction is still a while off drying out yet.
Mike
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Another potential sticky?
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Anyone going on saturday? Last chance to tick Angel Deelite before I return to carlessness.
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Maybe, I need to see your ill skills in action.
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We may be coming up Saturday Andi! A possible 3 day south lakes lime trip, as the weather is looking on the wrong side of sweltering! :dance1:
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I was down at the Well last night and some bone smoker - presumably over the weekend - has completely levered off the foot block at the base of What's This For...!, resulting in Kaizen and Cloning Technology now being defunct/a lot harder and What's This For...! being solid Font7a.
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Is it my imagination or is this sort of sh*t happening more often? Maybe I'm a bit jaded by recent Brownstones events.
What advantage did this act give?
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I was down at the Well last night and some bone smoker - presumably over the weekend - has completely levered off the foot block at the base of What's This For...!
Cripes, I was wondering today if it could be put back in place but it'd probably just topple over again. And it's been smashed in two. What's This For...? Felt about the same, just more tricky footwork required.
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Was down there with Mike Binks the day after it happened (we deduced) seen as he was there on the Thurs and I don't think it had happened, none of us were there on the friday, then both of us were there on the saturday when we saw the block on the floor. Sure Mike will fill you in on it Greg.
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Dry as a billy bone on at the moment.
Also having had another look at the section of climbing between Whats This For...! and Screaming Slave I reckon Cloning Tech is still climbable at the same grade, as for Kaizen thats well out of my jurisdiction!
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Dry as a billy bone on at the moment.
Also having had another look at the section of climbing between Whats This For...! and Screaming Slave I reckon Cloning Tech is still climbable at the same grade, as for Kaizen thats well out of my jurisdiction!
I heard through a friend the other that a guy called Sam from Blackpool is coming pretty close to Kaizen. Not sure on specifics though....
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If it's the same Sam from Blackpool I met at Woodwell last summer he must have been training a LOT over winter.
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If it's the same Sam from Blackpool I met at Woodwell last summer he must have been training a LOT over winter.
apparantly it suited him!
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Fair play.
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Meant to ring you about this Greg but I forgot. Katz informed me that it was Mr Chris Davies who did the deed whilst trying Kaizen, a complete accident you'll understand, I guess he doesn't know his own strength! (or weight?!) Maybe cement is justified this time instead of the clearly shoddy glue job I did last year...
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Very wet here today!
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Pretty much dry as of yesterday, just a few damp patches.
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WHAT! nearly every hold was wet on friday night, and i got blown from the second to the fast lane twice on the way back, not going that fast either
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WHAT! nearly every hold was wet on friday night, and i got blown from the second to the fast lane twice on the way back, not going that fast either
That's weird. It was really busy on Saturday, there was a couple of young guns from Sheff. another group and even a couple French connoisseurs. Huh, go figure.
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didn't leave the crag till the hairs on the back of my neck told me it's not a nice place in the dark either :o
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That reminds me better tell the full ghost story on that other thread.
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just incase people have never been, and are thinking of going. DONT go on a hot sunny day with no cloud cover. cripes i couldnt even pull on on thursday it was RED hot!! (and this was at 5 in the evening) cut my losses and went for a cup o tea.
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Yes please Greg- I want to hear this tale even if no-one else does. As long as it doesn't put me off going to North Lancashire/ South Lakes venues (although some would think that would be a good thing :lol:).
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Anyone been out to Woodwell tonight (Thursday)? If so, how dry is it following all the recent rain? Conditions/seepage reports for any of the sectors would be appreciated.
Thanks
PS: Moderators, any chance we could make this thread a sticky?
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Had a great morning session OtR today, it was pretty much bone dry and should be tomorrow, even if it's lashing down.
Also straightened out Paroxysm - i.e. Climbed it from a more central position on the rail thus eliminating the ability to use holds at the start of Turbulence for your feet, so Pure Paroxysm is a wee bit harder than the original.
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Had a great morning session OtR today, it was pretty much bone dry and should be tomorrow, even if it's lashing down.
Thanks, I also got a report from Stig of the Jump Lion-O and he said it was drier than earlier in the week. I guess I'll be up there in a bit.
Also straightened out Paroxysm - i.e. Climbed it from a more central position on the rail thus eliminating the ability to use holds at the start of Turbulence for your feet, so Pure Paroxysm is a wee bit harder than the original.
Nice work. It looked a purer line when you were on it last weekend and I presume you're now working your way through all possible links from the left and right into Paroxysm?
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Went to most parts of Woodwell today and found that they were a tad damp. Fair bit of seepage on Tom's Roof, particularly around AOSD and the break to the right. The right hand side was damp as could be expected but strangely Whistler was still dry.
OtR was a bit humid in the warmth of today and the lower break was pretty damp, making the link ups rather difficult.
Over and out.
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Any word for a trip tomorrow?
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Suprisingly dry considering the rain we have had this week. Though some stuff is piss wet. Turbulance is a no go, starting holds of AD wet. On Toms butress Art Of start holds wet, and Beauty start is a bit damp. Slaves okay. Central section has some wet bits, mostly from the cracks.
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This isn't conditions, sorry!
Greg, I just noticed this:
Also straightened out Paroxysm - i.e. Climbed it from a more central position on the rail thus eliminating the ability to use holds at the start of Turbulence for your feet, so Pure Paroxysm is a wee bit harder than the original.
I don't want to sound like an arse, but I think this is how I climbed paroxysm when I did it last year. What is the difference between the original and new sequence?
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Pulled on, and got right heal-toe in on the rail next to right hand, slapped the lip with right hand, then put left heal-toe on the rail (by left hand), and pulled to the side pull with the left hand (this move being the crux). Then top out.
What’s the score?
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This is conditions...
Was at Tom's Roof and the Right Hand Side (eg H2O/NBDave etc) last night. All pretty much bone dry, with the exception of a few bits under the roof on NBDave. Even H2O was as dry as an East Anglian Reservoir in summer. AOSD was totally dry and everyone and their dogs can resume their eternal seige of this problem. Get hanging off them crimps again Mike...
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This is a pre-emptive request!
Please could anyone down the Not Bad Dave end in the next few days fill me in on the dryness of this buttress, I'll be up at the weekend and I want to try my project!
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I'd be careful giving that much info away, Forest might be listening...
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(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d175/beardownproductions/John/general%20shit/Forest.jpg?t=1179848232)
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That's not Forest. And those are fake ears - my hunch has been verified by a crack team of image analysts, who agreed to do the work in exchange for a mention on ukb. These are they: http://www.whydidigowrong.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/trinny-and-susannah.jpg
And this is the real Forest. He's listening alright...
(http://www.lff.org.uk/image_library/13/66/5412.jpg)
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Please could anyone down the Not Bad Dave end in the next few days fill me in on the dryness of this buttress, I'll be up at the weekend and I want to try my project!
Hi Nigel. Well to be honest, I reckon it was dry enough for your project on Monday night. I can't off the top of my head think of anything that was too wet along that lip (he says trying as hard as he can to remember exactly what holds your project uses - probably all the shit ones). It was wet back beneath the roof but you don't use those holds do you? Owen was up there last night (probably on NBD) so I shall gain a report and post tomorrow. I was trying NBD and all bar the shitty bit at the back of the roof was dry. It was even dry enough to climb the break/lip at the start by Rigpa and the far end of the traverse was only slightly damp in the cracks. Anyway, even if holds are damp, I'm sure you can dry them using the heat generated by the power oozing from your finger tips. :-\
It was on the whole, surprisingly dry on the RHS.
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Was on NBD last night. This was dry, but there are still wet bits on the underside of the buttress.
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Dry as a golden throne at the moment, including sector wildside.
Incidentally, there is a birds nest in the break above Super Star DJ Tinpot Todd, so if your on this line don't put your hand in the break... just call me Swampy.
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Anyone been up there last night or at any point this week? If so, what's dry?
Thanks.
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fairy steps was nearly all wet yesterday but the shelter stone at trowbarrow was perfectly dry, even when it was raining
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Thanks Jim. I may head up that way at the weekend, but sacked it off yesterday and went to the board to shout at my mates and be shouted at by my mates. Or at least that's all that seemed to go on last night.
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are your mates americans?
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And fortunately you're not going to surrender your commitment to it ARE YOU BEN. Instead, you're going to do what the rest of us do and attempt to break some tendons. Non of this silly mantling mullarkey.
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are your mates americans?
No, but as soon as they put on their rockshoes they suddenly morph into Merseyside's answer to Obe Carrion.
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I laughed so much by the end last night, that it must have had the equivalent effect of 1000 bicycle situps ;D
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...it must have had the equivalent effect of 1000 bicycle situps ;D
Which we all know is perfect training for hard bouldering.
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I was at "the crag that shall not be spoken of by name" yesterday, and the following problems were climbable...
Fat Boy, Danny's Lip, Embargo, Neil's Groove, Superstar DJ, Angel Deelite, Cricco Castelleli Finish, Flying Finish and The Crabbers Link.
Other problems could be dried with some effort (except Turbulence, this was wet as an oysters eyeballs).
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These were also dry...
Australian Werewolf in Silverdale, Deal in Pain and Feel the Pain.
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Thank you Greg, you have answered the question that I was about to ask. Much appreciated.
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May I ask the question again please? To anyone up that way (or just visiting), what's the state of Woodwell (all areas) and other south lakes bouldering hotspots at the moment?
Thanks
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Shucks lair is mostly dry some of the holds on brane world are seeping a bit toms was mostly dry yesterday, its just a bit claggy and warm in between showers of rain :(
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Thanks Moo, much appreciated. I don't suppose you've been over a certain road lately have you?
its just a bit claggy and warm in between showers of rain :(
Yeah, it ain't ideal at the moment. This current humidity makes those sheltered venues rather unpleasant.
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Me dragging this thread back up again,
Has anyone been out there lately and is it all starting to dry out properly again then? Thanks.
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Ben
Popped there this morning (Toms Roof) and yuk! :'(
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Thanks Mike. I don't suppose you could take a hair dryer down with you next time could you? Might help sort it out.
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I must be sad, here I am replying to myself...
Anyway, just in case anyone's interested, it was all pretty much dry today (tuesday). Tom's Roof was only a little sticky under AoSD and the start of Beauty of Being Numb. The righthand section was in good condition too and although I then went up to Farleton and didn't go over the road I was reliably informed that it is nearly all dry (just damp along the bottom break but still climbable apparently).
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I was at "the crag that shall not be spoken of by name" yesterday (for only the fourth time this summer!) and it was as dry as sun dried, salted cinnamon stick. There was even a pleasant breeze.
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I was at "the crag that shall not be spoken of by name"
Just slap one of the 25 remaining characters from the alphabet after 'Crag'. Looking forward to the exhaustion of our Latin alphabet.
Watch out for such future Cyrillic classic crags as
Crag ф
Crag ж
Crag щ
and don't forget the uber classic Crag ю
Sadly I feel that due to the encoding on many of your computers, you unfortunates will miss out on this poor, nonsensical and meandering drivel.
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Be envious of the chinese - they can have up to 47035 secret access-restricted crags and still not run out of characters.
On the other hand in wales you are stuck with Crag W, Crag L, Crag L, Crag L, Crag L, Crag Y, Crag W, Crag W, Crag L, Crag L.....
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On the other hand in wales you are stuck with Crag W, Crag L, Crag L, Crag L, Crag L, Crag Y, Crag W, Crag W, Crag L, Crag L.....
Throws one off the scent though eh?
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There must be crazy conditions at toms roof, the bramble bushes are growing bananas, well the skins at least. There is a bin in the car park, so please us it. Same for the mountain of tape.
But on a lighter note there was a good breeze tonight but the holds are a bit clammy. Art of... wont take long to dry so will be seeing owen in the near future again i reckon.
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Thinking of a first time visit to woodwell tomorrow, but it surely is quite a trek so any conditions type reports would be greatly appreciated. Also can I take my dog?
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went a week ago and every thing was dry at woodwell and at the other place we can't mention.when i say dry thats apart from the bits that got covered in my tears of frustration and angst. :'(
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Was at toms butress earlier this week and last night, all was dry, however can be a bit greasy when the suns been on the rock.
Mike.
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however can be a bit greasy when the suns been on the rock.
...or when Richie Crouch and Monolith have been greasing around on the crimps. Just ask Greg for his opinion.
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...or when Ben secretes the previous nights worth of non-salubrious substances everywhere. ;)
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however can be a bit greasy when the suns been on the rock.
...or when Richie Crouch and Monolith have been greasing around on the crimps. Just ask Greg for his opinion.
By the sounds of it the Churnet will have got the grease hit recently, reducing the cursing across the south lakes, this week.
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Yeah I understand that the Churnet had a visit from the greasy, cursing crew. They then made a cursory (see what I did there?) return visit the to the Pit (Ogwen) to swear at the grease laden crimps found within. Plenty of swearing, plenty of grease, plenty of campusing but no cigars.
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Quit it with the grease bashing lardy!
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I cannot believe that you just called me "lardy"... :-\
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Sorry Lardfingers.
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Do you want that knackered, Motel carcinogen laden, dog odour ridden pad of yours back or what?
I have a suspicion that I know the answer.
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Back on track...
Anyone been out around Silverdale lately? If so, what's the state of Tom's Roof and that other place that you may have to cross tarmac to get to like at the moment?
Many thanks.
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Toms roof all dry on Saturday. Don't know about elsewhere.
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Was thinking of going to woodwell tonight but pissed it down in lancaster all last night and day before. Roads wet, this morning and dark clouds looming! Don't think it drys out that quickly. Especially the starting holds on Toms buttress. I think i'll be going to the wall! piss poor!
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Thanks for the update guys. I may still chance Woodwell since it's been generally pretty dry for a while and the roofs can stay dry even after a bit of rain. Plus the RHS may dry out with a breeze and no rain today.
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Roads wet
Funny you say that- it's one of my critetia when deciding whether or not to go out.
Rain throughout Lancashire the rest of the week, allegedly. I wouldn't make any solid plans Ben. But you never know. And if it's wet, the Red Wall often has stuff to play on.
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I wouldn't make any solid plans Ben.
I rarely make solid plans. In fact I'll make my decision at half three as I leave school today. I may even put the decision off until I'm on the M6 and have the choice of grit or limestone
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weather update from north lancashire roads dry, strong wind blowing but clouds still grey and hanging to the hills of the trough of bowland.
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Thanks for the recent update, much appreciated. Don't suppose you fancy nipping out to the crag and checking the state of the buttresses do you? ::)
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affraid not mate lessons to teach this afternoon or is that children to baby sit! one or the other.
So frustrating working in the trough of bowland. so close but you can't get out till 3.45!
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I want to know why this thread isn't allowed Sticky status? It's just plain North Westist. :rtfm: (I don't no what this icon means but I'm using it anyway)
PS: Oert is dry.
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:rtfm: It's an angry youth waving a book of quiz questions at a cyclist that nearly knocked him over and shouting "Riding Too Fast Mate!"
I've never had the need to use it.
Heaving down here for the whole day, but the forecast tomorrow looks better.
PS: Greg- any beta on the questions in the Thorn Thread? Cheers
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I want to know why this thread isn't allowed Sticky status? It's just plain North Westist. :rtfm: (I don't no what this icon means but I'm using it anyway)
I asked the same question several months ago (when I think I started this thread) but it was ignored, ridiculed and down right made a mockery of. Bloody Peakcentric bias. They're all just jealous.
(Actually I think my suggestion was just overlooked but what the hell, lets have a tantrum)
PS: Oert is dry.
Nice one, thanks Greg.
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at tom's last night. Some holds a little damp but could get stuff done. Although i couldn't get the bloody heel to work on cruifix kiss( not due to damp just due to general crap technique i think).
Has pissed it down for the best part of the day in Lancaster but the sun is out and the roads are drying!
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Although i couldn't get the bloody heel to work on cruifix kiss
I used to struggle with that heel but have recently realised that you shouldn't think too hard about placing that heel. Just put it on that tiny black pointy bit in the break and let it hang without tryin any heel/toe or camming shenanigans. I also put my right heel under the block by the big undercut to kind of hug which helps my feet stay put for the hard moves. Dunno if all that helps you, but honestly since I stopped trying to concentrate on that heel I've found the move much easier.
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Although i couldn't get the bloody heel to work on cruifix kiss
I used to struggle with that heel but have recently realised that you shouldn't think too hard about placing that heel. Just put it on that tiny black pointy bit in the break and let it hang without tryin any heel/toe or camming shenanigans. I also put my right heel under the block by the big undercut to kind of hug which helps my feet stay put for the hard moves. Dunno if all that helps you, but honestly since I stopped trying to concentrate on that heel I've found the move much easier.
cheers for that i'll try it out
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andy, I think that heeltoe suits a certain genetic predisposition. Never once when on that segment of rock have I managed to find it. Just vaguely lash your heel on and go.
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Anybody been there today? Some waddage is up for grabs in exchange for a conditions report (+ :shag:)
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conditions here on wednesday were pretty good, cold with almost everything dry, some starting jugs on the beauty of being... and art of... were soapy but easily dried off.
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At the answer area and tom's tonight. A little damp in some parts around the answer and question problems but everything was doable. All the starting hand holds on Tom's buttress were dry and just a few footholds slightly damp. Generally good conditions at the moment.
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Is Tom's Roof likely to be OK tomorrow?
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it has been dry last two or three day's in lancaster but that's no guarantee. I think it takes a couple of days to dry out properly.A beautiful morning here and hopefully a bit of sun today will dry it out. I was thinking of going myself later on when school finishes and if wet trying trowbarrow.
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10am- Woodwell: a few damp patches, most stuff OK but pretty slimy/soapy feeling. May be better now the sun has been out.
Red Wall- Generally OK, but some greasiness.
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cheers for the update. Did you try any of the problems around sanctified/ cruifix kiss? what were the holds at the back like?
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Sanctified- OK
Crucifix Kiss- the crimps were slimy early doors. May be OK late afternoon.
I didn't do much as it was cold an a tad slimy, so I bailed to the Red Wall and ended up sweating cobs there 'cos it was warm! :lol:
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any locals been and checked it out recently? realise it may be a stupid question...
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I popped in last Friday. Only went to look at Toms area, and it was still wet. :'( You could of got on the Slaves and thats about it.
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cheers pal!. was it really in shit state?
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Its the starting holds that are still wet. It is showing signs of drying though, but with the rain thats been put down recently i wouldnt hope for too much.
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Any knowledge? What's the likelihood of it being dry so i can free the screaming slaves from my tick-list of terror?
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I was climbing there on Monday. SSLH crimp was wet but SSRH was dry. Beauty of Being Numb was climbable but start hold was still a bit damp. AOSD still very wet undercuts. Woodwell central was suprisingly dry and there seems to have been some trees cleared. Didnt get across to the dark side.
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please please please tell me that she is in condition???
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I haven't recently been to the crag but I visited numerous other limestone venues in the vicinity over the weekend (Hyning, Warton, Fairy Steps etc.) and they were all very dry, make of that what you will...
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Was down at Toms last night and it was pretty much bone, only very slight dampness on lowest holds but not affecting the climbing at all.
Had a quick look at the other bit and most stuff climbable there too.
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diagnosis for the weekend? might be heading up with a couple of lads so psyched they'll tear a hole in the universe (and i'm one of them)
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It was pretty much bone dry everywhere I went at the end of last week - Warton, Toms Roof, Woodwell RHS. A little dampness on AOSD but otherwise fine after a bit of rain.
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Cool i'm starting a stint of work in Lancaster next week so will be up fro evening sessions.Good to here its dry! Holler you people!
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Cool i'm starting a stint of work in Lancaster next week so will be up fro evening sessions.Good to here its dry! Holler you people!
Give us a shout, ill pop up for a few sessions......
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There may be the odd evening drive by from the Liverpool lot if we get out shit together. Tuesday and Thursday being the more likely days.
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sweet as a beaver!
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drive by
oh come on, I know you said you don't like the place very much, but there's no need to kill the place gangster-style...
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Anyone care to profer an opinion on conditions at Woodwell tomorrow morning?
And assuming conditions will be favourable anybody fancy giving a first time visiter the tour...
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Oh and also over the road is banned but how banned?
I mean is it banned whilst some delicate access negotiations are undertaken with a view to securing long-term access and any use of the crag would jepordise any chance of arranging access in the future?
Or is it just banned and everyone politely feigns ignorance when discovered and moves on when asked?
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(doh)
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No it's banned, as in banned. Please remove that post Andy.
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I'm going to defer to Greg and not go there then, which is a shame but hey-ho.
As for conditions any ideas? I'm guessing sweaty and humid if anything like to day but as long as it isn't actually wet I'll still be interested in going.
Your thoughts people?
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Went to Tom's last night. Most of it was climbable around closer and cruifix kiss. Some of the starting holds were a little damp but a bit of chalk and towel action got them sorted for a breif window of opprtunity. I think most of it should be dry after another glorious day in lancashire! Forgot how hard work this place was and felt pretty spanked after an hour or so!
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Strange situation at the well at the mo, boiling but still wet!
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I went on Thursday. Did Closer etc but the low rock right of this was wet. And it was 25 degrees, so it was pretty uncomfortable!!
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most things were dry on friday night at tom's but thunder strom and massive downpore sunday night. Might of caused it to start seeping again!
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Bone dry yesterday at Toms - first visit, suitably impressed!
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Pretty good this morning. After the rain, I was a little surprised everything was dry. A little greasy, but otherwise top notch.
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If the weather man is right Its going to be 17-18 degree's tomorrow.
Ive never been before.
Too Hot for a session? :please:
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I went on Friday, 20 degrees. Sweaty and greasy as hell. I think it was too humid really. You could still get stuff done though.
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get to tom's before midday and it's ok stay's in the shade till then. If your there after 1.oo ish best to head for the shade of the right hand side.
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Got there on sunday afternoon.
There was the odd greasy hold but on a whole conditions seemed good.
great venue:great:
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anyone been recently? am hoping to get up there soon..
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Out of season I know, but if anyone can give me a rewind as to present state of god's own crag, I'd be much obliged.
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Worth noting that the pinch on beauty of being numb is no more.
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Again? Where has it gone this time?
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Again? Where has it gone this time?
Couldn't possibly say :lol: but it is currently sat in the velcro front compartment of a moon chalkbag. (Not my own i may add!)
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Can it get stuck back on? Is it worth it, other than for me to do it on video? :lol:
Nice one on Pistol Whip- you get it on vid?
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Can it get stuck back on? Is it worth it, other than for me to do it on video? :lol:
Nice one on Pistol Whip- you get it on vid?
Yes i did. From quite far away though.
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I look forward to it. You had it last time anyway. You just needed to man up, although it may have partly been Jim putting you off.
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Is it Dry after this fine period of weather? Most importantly is art of dry :shrug: Saturday could see a lanky team of underachievers from Merseyside heading that way :-[
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I can't say for definite but it seeps for quite a while. Having said that, it's only 5 minutes from Trowbarrow and a bit more to Warton, so you may as well go and see.
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I'd agree with GCW. It might be dry, it might not. I'd be quite optimistic that reasonable amounts of it will be dry. And if not the Shelter Stone at Trowbarrow was all completely dry yesterday and I'd imagine Warton pinacle will be much the same if the weather holds. Plenty of good stuff to go at.
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Yeah I might get dropped off at Trowbarrow anyway to get on Vitruvian Man and the Big G start, then go meet the others later on tbh. Might see you guys there if you are working on anything... Some working beta on Texas hold 'em wouldn't go amiss! :-[
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I may be up that way Tomorrow for a flying visit, so I'll look in if possible.
You don't need beta on Texas Hold 'Em, you just need lots of skin on your right knee.
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Fucks sake Ricardo. I thought I had a shit memory, but do you not remember that the tall gent doesn't need the knee? Unless you weren't there of course? In which case, sorry biatch.
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Right Crouch, here's the low down.
Trowbarrow Went here today. Not the best conditions, being minus 4 degrees with freezing fog everywhere. I couldn't see Red Wall/Main wall from the Shelterstone!!
Vitruvian, Texas and Pit dry but felt very slimy due to conditions. Isla dry too, as was Shallow Groove. Low start for Pit should be OK. Generally good, should be fine in clear weather.
Red Wall- usual areas of seepage: Yin Yang wet, streak right of The Undercut Problem. Shallow Grave was climbable. Generally good, again shit atmospheric conditions.
Woodwell Had a look but didn't climb. Didn't go to WoR either, sorry.
BOBN- hold still missing. The broken hold is smaller and fairly positive. Bottom break and broken hold wet.
Closer etc starting holds wet.
AOSD- left undercut dry, all the others wet. Crimps and top dry. If you can do the first move off the left undercut it may be do-able :-\
WTF? dry apart from initial RH slot.
Slaves dry apart from seeping lower break.
Right side seeping from breaks/cracks.
Centre section- Not Bad Dave SDS dry, Whistler dry. Not too bad.
Have fun. I may be out on Saturday so I may come to watch and learn from les beasts au Scouse.
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Awesome work my man! I am going out now with a reinforced sense of psyche for 09! :beer2:
Should have some skin after 3 rest days too :dance1:
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It was not good today at either side of t'road, not good at all :thumbsdown:
Warton was similarly wet as well as the Shelter Stone at Trowbarrow. Red wall was climbable but very greasy. Humidity kills!
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Could have told you that :lol:
Was there much seepage at Warton, specifically Debaser LH?
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Just rocked up to look at Poison and Efix as I recognised them from the vids, not sure where debaser was sorry! Although scanning the plum buttress, the rest of it looked just similarly wet. Woodwell wasn't really seeping but very condensed, with bad humidity making it feel like a rain forest :'(
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Cheers. I think Warton will need a few days drying now. Woodwell will need longer.
May see you up there sometime, drop me a line if you're going (although I'm not free much for a couple of weeks).
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Super keen to know what nick o'ert will be in over the coming weeks GCW if you happen to pop in at any point and can lash a conditions report up. Merci beaucoup.
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I doubt I'll be free for a while, but I'll certainly look in if I do get up there.
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Anyone got the 411?
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It's raining. >:(
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What's the situation like in the South Lakes? I've got a job interview on tuesday in the Furness area - travelling on monday and hope to stop off for a boulder on the way. Any hope of anything being dry other than Trowbarrow's Red Wall (never been to Warton or Fairy Steps - worth a look?).
Cheers
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Still raining, and the outlook ain't great so I wouldn't predict much dryness.
In general Warton and Trowbarrow boulders are the quickest drying.
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Woodwell - Most stuff wet, wouldn't bother. Was raining as we left.
Trowbarrow - Again, most stuff getting wet, may dry from tomorrow.
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Went down yesterday and most things were dry, the finger crack thing on the ramp was wet and the starting handholds of screaming slave were damp.
But besides that great conditions.
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I was also there yesterday, should probably add that Beauty of Being Numb start was damp but climbable. The start of Art of Self Destruction is still dripping. It's getting there though. Bring on post work sessions after the clocks change this weekend. 8)
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I was thinking of heading down tomorrow, just wondering if the rain from this morning got that far north?
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Rained this morning in lancaster/ kendal. Brightened up this afternoon so i headed up to thorn after work. Great conditions up there. Good friciton etc etc shame my skin wasn't up to the job. I don't suppose that helps you to much!
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Any idea on conditions for tomorrow?
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Again, does anyone know if it would be dry tomorrow? :-\
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It was dry today , except the starting holds of AOSD which were soaking.
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:agree: when will they ever dry?
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It was dry(ish) a week and a half ago, has anyone been recently?
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No, but it's pissed down for the last week and a half.
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As dry as i have ever seen it.
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any clue for tomorrow?
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I was there on Friday and it was bone dry, so I think it'll be fine.
Although it'll be very hot and greasy I expect.
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What's the 411? Got unfinished business to finish soon.
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heading up Silverdale way later, I'll see if I can pop in.
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Climbing or not?
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May have a dabble at Trowbarrow, the old finger isn't up to Woodwell yet.
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Trowbarrow- Red Wall dry, but seriously full of mosquitos. Also, apologies for the blood.
Shelterstone- seepage on Pit Problem, 2 starting holds on Vitruvian (although drying well as I left)
Woodwell- BOBN break a little damp but do-able.
Kaizen Piss wet, AOSD start wet but otherwise OK. Slave LH wet, Slave RH OK but a bit greasy. The RH starting hold (the one most people put a foot on going to the lip) had a puddle in it.
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Totally mint.
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anyone climbed at woodwell in the last couple of days (26th/27th/28th). Is there any chance of it being dry tomorrow? :-\
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Has anyone been in the last few days?Thinking of going to central area[not bad dave s/s & westons wall] tomorrow.
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keen to get up here over the weekend, does anyone know what its like at the minute?
has it rained there lately, and if so is it likely to be dry?
cheers
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It's been pretty decent, so if it doesn't rain it should be pretty much bone.
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was there 2 weeks ago and it was bone, I doubt it will be anything other than mint
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exactly what i wanted to hear, cheers guys!
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thinking of getting here (and trowbarrow) this weekend for the first time. reckon it'll be dry? also the weather doesn't look too good for sat... would it be worth the trip?
cheers
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I haven't been for a couple of weeks but given the lack of rain lately, I should imagine that it will be pretty dry all over. Unless it rains significatnly between now and Saturday, it should stay dry and as long as its not utterly lashing it down, you should be fine to climb at Toms roof and the other place that shall not be mentioned.
Obviously, I add the caveat that I haven't been there this week so someone with more up to date info may be of more use.
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I was there this morning and it's bone dry, although it was raining on an doff so it was very greasy. At least the rain showers gave me time to BRUSH THE FUCKING TICK MARKS OFF.
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After sampling the 'delights' of Dalton and the delights of Newbiggin crag last weekend I was keen to head here today, meeting the great GCW would've been the icing on the cake. Curse my job interview. Except if I get it.
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Anyone know if it'll be dry tomorrow? If not, what about Warton?
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anybody been today? or anywhere else southlakes? wondering if its worth the drive over tomorrow?
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I was there today trying the angel deelite. Its bone dry.
A little off topic but there was someone trying At the heart of it anyone know who they were?
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we were down by tom's buttress and it was dry as well
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It was probably blackpool sam trying at the heart of it all.
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there yesterday eve and it was mint!
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What else has Blackpool Sam done? I saw him do most things at o'ert road.
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Is it likely to be dry today after all the rain?
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What else has Blackpool Sam done? I saw him do most things at o'ert road.
Quite a lot, but he likes to keep quiet about things. :lol:
Greg mentioned on LB that it's still dry, so you should be OK for a visit Mr Beard.
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Is it likely to be dry today?
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Not been, but I reckon it'd be worth a go.
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The St Bee's dream has died for now and its back to the grind. Anyone know if its worth a trip tomorrow? Thanks.
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I think I can safely predict it'll be gopping
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Usually worth a punt, just in case. If it's wet bob round to Trowbarrow or Warton.
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Pretty much all dry today, every problem we did or tried at all areas of Woodwell was climbable. A few heavy showers made no difference and the area had clearly had heavy rain lately, but again no seepage.
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looks like I'll be needing a plate and a knife and fork
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Your problem Jim, is you just don't have the Silverdale Faith.
I'm off to lick my thumb and rub it on my shirt and look smug.
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I should've kept the faith and gone eh?
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I may head there on Monday, if that's any use. Will be half hearterdly childminding too, usually a fab combo.
I can't think of many times I've risked it and not been able to climb. Maybe once or twice ever.
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Cheers GC, but I'm sadly 9-5ing it. Next weekend hopefully.
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may head tomorrow... anyone been the last few days? seepage?
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I went to every part of Woodwell on Saturday...
Pretty much all dry today, every problem we did or tried at all areas of Woodwell was climbable. A few heavy showers made no difference and the area had clearly had heavy rain lately, but again no seepage.
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And then it's rained constantly since.
Looks a nice day today, so may take a Blob up there on the offchance. Will post if I do.
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And then it's rained constantly since.
Fair enough, its just the Liverpool riviera that's avoided too much rain then.
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Raining whilst I stand here at Tom's.
Seepage from the low breaks.
BOBN starting holds and edge seepage.
Closer start and roof undercuts dripping.
AOSD start dripping.
What's this for seeping.
Kaizen roof seepage/ dripping from cracks.
Slave starting holds and edges wet.
Right end seeping.
Not Bad Dave undercuts dripping.
Griddle Groove and Tree Root both seeping.
Considering it's still raining, I think it will need a few dry days to settle.
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But what about the important stuff?
Has the cafe sold out of scones??
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Normal service resumed.
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/CyLwiki/37b59f9d.jpg)
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That scone looks amazing, which cafe is this!
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The Wolf House Gallery cafe. Just on the corner between parking for WoR and the track down to Woodwell parking.
Sadly the cream they use isn't clotted, and on one occassion was severly over-whipped. And last time I went they'd sold out of scones, shocker.
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still shit?
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It's rained up until today, so I'd put money on "shit".
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It was climbable on Saturday btw. A bit damp in the usual places but not too problematic. Sunday was a dry day so it may still be climbable despite this overnight rain.
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Anyone been over the last few days and found it in a climbable state?
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went about a week ago and everything was bone dry just not sure now after the last few days rain.hoping to go sometime early next week so anyone been recently?any seepage?
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It was bone dry last week, but the past 48 hours have been shit. Can't be sure but I'd guess it'll be OK.
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cheers fella
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....unless the current rain continues for a couple more days. >:(
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forecast seems to be ok for tomorrow so may have a look monday morning.like your vid of superstar dj tin pot todd,i was trying direct up the crack with both hands which felt nails!!
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That's Nik and his duff sequences for you. It's a matter of pain tolerance!! (unless you were referring to Crushinator?).
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would like to do the sds to the crushinator but I'm way too short to reach without stacking lots of pads.
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You can start as for Super Star DJ TinPot Todd at the back, prob 7c. Or sit on 2 pads, the hard move is still getting the high RH edge.
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well i set off this morning and got as far as the m62 dropping down into manchester and it was windy/foggy/hammering it down so gave it a miss,will try again next week if the weather stays good
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Yeah, been shitting it down all day here.
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It was dry saturday afternoon, little or no seepage on anything.........Then the rains set in.
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Mostly wet there today...
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Still pretty damp there. Back sections of roof all pretty bad.
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And you keep going back for more!
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Surprisingly all areas were bone dry. Friction was pretty good. Brucie bonus
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Has anyone been up to woodwell recently?
Or is it completely the wrong time of year to climb there?
Thanks
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It was pretty dry a week back, but it's rained a lot since.
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Was thinking of going up Saturday but with a bit of rain forecast for Wed and Thurs with friday and saturday dry do you reckon it'd be a bit of a long shot?
I know I could just risk it (and stop asking stupid questions) but it's an hours drive away so I'd prefer to have a vague idea before settin goff!
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The way the weather is at the moment I would expect Woodwell to be damp, but if you get a drying day before you go other places may be OK (Trowbarrow/ Warton/ Farleton).
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OK, Thanks very much for the info.
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Trowbarrow and Woodwell are pretty good, although don't expect to top out on Vitruvian Man.
Obviously as soon as the temp rises everything will be totally soaking. Make the most of the lack of dampness before that happens!
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Was there today and it was all dry :thumbsup:. Very little snow about so access is fine. Bloody cold when the sun went down though.
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Has anyone been down recently? Going to be in Lancaster over the weekend so planning to head here.
Failing that, does anyone have other suggestions for dry rock if the forecast is accurate?
Cheers
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Good nick last week, but it's been showery since.
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anybody know what conditions will be like on friday (trowbarrow too seeing how its close)? Its supposed to be sunny thursday so reckon its worth a trip up?
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It was fine last saturday with everything dry. With the ground being so dry i would imagine that it won't be seeping yet (i may however be wrong!)
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I was there last night and the ground under the rock was dry as were all the holds on toms, trowbarrow is abit damp at the mo and with the weather its only gona get worse.
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Am probably going to be in the area tomorrow (Saturday). What are the chances like of any of it being remotely dry? :please:
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sorry to say, no chance of it being dry, its been pissing it down since wednesday.
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Thanks for the info
saved a wasted detour from the motorway.
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anyone been recently?
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Dry and pretty much seepage free last Wed, although it has rained since. Left hold on AOSD has been broken, as was an edge on Il Pirata.
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Left hold on AOSD has been broken
Any idea what this has done to the problems in terms of difficulty. Having literally just moved to Lancaster was keen to have a crack on this!
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Apparently no change in difficulty but it's now a nicer (i.e. less painful) hold to hold. Although that's third or fourth hand information so...
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As Nik says:
AOSD
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/CyLwiki/a3d3b836.jpg) (http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/CyLwiki/a3d3b836.jpg)
Il Pirata
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/CyLwiki/aa560df6.jpg) (http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/CyLwiki/aa560df6.jpg)
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Dry and pretty much seepage free last Wed, although it has rained since. Left hold on AOSD has been broken, as was an edge on Il Pirata.
didnt realise il pirata had holds :bow:
change of plan anyway,will be checking out some windswept yorkshire gritstone instead
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Pretty bad seepage yesterday at all 3 main areas. Hopefully it'll dry out over the next couple of days.
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thinking about heading up on sunday, anyone know what its like at the moment?
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In good nick yesterday, a bit of seepage on the angle dellite starting jug and along that break but nothing too major. Not a lot of tree cover at the moment so could be too hot if we get a return to tropical.
Cheers
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Thinking of making our first visit to Woodwell today as it looks best in the west. Anyone know if it's dry at the moment? Thanks.
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So, given that there is a dry spell forecast, how long is it likely to take for woodwell and o'ert road to dry up, if they aren't already?
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I'd be amazed if O'ert Road wasn't 99% dry at the moment. Tom's may have a bit of seepage in the usual places. I can report back tomorrow if needed.
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I'd be amazed if O'ert Road wasn't 99% dry at the moment. Tom's may have a bit of seepage in the usual places. I can report back tomorrow if needed.
Yes please :great:
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Yeaaaaah buddy! Have a trip planned that way tomorrow. Guessing trowbarrow will be like a fire pit if there is no wind, so a bone dry woodwell will have to suffice :2thumbsup:
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I'm amazed! Tom's was all dry but O'ert Road was seeping quite badly. Paroxysm, Turbulence and BHR were all wet. Weird.
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Woodwell over road horrible. Worse than the last week when it was raining. Something to do with all the leaves coming out I recon!
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Yeah it was weird. Expected it to be bone! Woodwell middlenaught of the well was pretty much dry bar griddle groove.
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Tom's seeping last night from most of the holds at the back of the roof from Memories of tomorrow along to Crucifix Kiss
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Any chance of another update, am planning on heading down tomoz?
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Heard a report from last night that Woodwell dry but not o'er road.
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how bad is o'ert road likely to be? will anything be dry?
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Am I right in thinking o'ert road stays out the sun till about 2pm? Is it best to wait until evening so the sun dries it out a bit or will the breaks stay wet regardless? Might leave it till Sunday and try somewhere else nearby tomorrow if it needs more time to dry. :-\
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'Super Twin Snaps' went yesterday and said it was minging. I would suggest going somewere good, like lad stones or of course the outright winner the bowderstone. Sidekick is waiting big man!
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'Super Twin Snaps' went yesterday and said it was minging
Thanks for the update.
Disappointed that it will be minging, I :wub: woodwell
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Really dried out a lot now since in the week. Tom's, middle and o'ert all in good nick.
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Really dried out a lot now since in the week. Tom's, middle and o'ert all in good nick.
Yay. Good news
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Even given the current rain we've had over the weekend the entire crag was bone dry, even the undercut on AOSD was dry!
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Surely this can't last long, is it not due to bucket down almost everywhere for the rest of the week??
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Forecast is rain here a bit thurs/fri, I reckon it'll be dry by the weekend. I'm hoping to get up to the stone at the weekend so I'll pop in on the way past and check for an update.
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Forecast is rain here a bit thurs/fri, I reckon it'll be dry by the weekend. I'm hoping to get up to the stone at the weekend so I'll pop in on the way past and check for an update.
Yes please
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Thinking of heading down again within the next few days (including the weekend), so any updates would be great
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Thinking of a trip tomorrow but if it looks sketchy o'ert road I'll prob try the a55 bouldering venues.
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Was anyone there over the weekend? Wondering about o'ert road mainly. Cheers!
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heading up there tomorrow afternoon so will report back tomorrow night unless I change my plans!
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heading up there tomorrow afternoon so will report back tomorrow night unless I change my plans!
An update would be great. Thanks in advance (if you head out, that is) :2thumbsup:
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Crags bone dry, Tom's Roof, Wold Buttress, Over the Road, Pinnacle and the Tree Buttress are all dry!
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Excellent news, thank you :thumbsup:
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anyone been for a look? Reckon something will be dry (or in the south lakes area) by tuesday
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Been to woodwell this evening, screaming slave is dry but the rest of Tom's Buttress is wet, Not Bad Dave Area is dry(ish) but girdle groove is wet. The highballs between Tom's and Not Bad Dave are dry and the highballs beyond Tom's are dry as well. Didn't go over the road oh and also Anaesthesia is also dry so sent Anna. Reckon they'll take a while to fully dry given the forecast so good time to try the slightly less popular problems!
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Popped in for a nosey on the way back from Newbiggin (which was pretty much bone dry) and over the road is soaked. Not a single line dry bar the stuff I said previously.
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:'( Bad times.
Thanks as always for the update.
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I reckon its worth a visit if you haven't climbed the stuff in between the popular areas, Westons Wall, Wearing Thin, Anna, Whistler, Pinnacle Buttress are all dry. Along with that you can combine with a trip to Trowbarrow (should of popped in but I reckon Red Wall is in pretty good nick) or Farleton/Newbiggin.
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if you want to boulder at woodwell, take a kayak. A stream is coming out beneath screaming slave :blink:
Everything else is soaked, not a single patch of dry rock. Plus side shelterstone is dry, pit problem, the groove, virtruvian man all dry. Red wall is soaked, reckon anything under tree cover is soaked, so fairy steps, warton, shucks etc guessing all like hosepipes.
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Joe, your blog says you are local to Preston and Manchester. Have you done much in the quarries? For instance, if it isn't raining, something is usually climbable in the Wiltons. Not many steep problems (The Starship Wilton is the only one) but over 40 7's.
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only the classics at Brownstones and some easy stuff at Denham, I do intent to head down at some point as I know the quarries dry quick when there in the sun. That and the routes you've out up look ace!
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You'll have to have another go at The Red Wall at Cadshaw. If it ever dries!!
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yes definitely!
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Great news Woodwell is dry again! All major lines at Tom's Buttress are dry (managed to send BOBC, YYFY), Wolf Buttress also dry and so was Tree Buttress. Didn't go down to far over the road but heading back tomorrow down that way.
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Great news Woodwell is dry again! All major lines at Tom's Buttress are dry (managed to send BOBC, YYFY), Wolf Buttress also dry and so was Tree Buttress. Didn't go down to far over the road but heading back tomorrow down that way.
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been back over there today, over the road all dry. Also brushed and climbed some of the neglected routes on Troll Buttress so they shouldn't be as dusty.
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Been back up today, all major lines at Tom's Buttress dry, Not Bad Dave and surrounding also dry bar Girdle Groove, Cave Buttress wet but Troll and Wolf dry.
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been out the country for the past few weeks, anyone know what conditions the south lakes lime are in? Mainly interested in the shelterstone and tom's buttress so if anyone has info it would be greatly appreciated!
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Thinking of popping o'ert tomorrow if the shelterstone is like a furnace. Does anyone know The current seepage situation?
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Tom's Buttress completely dry, even the undercuts of AOSD!
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Anyone know how the woodwell/warton/fairy steps/trowbarrow lime is looking now that we've had a dry week?
Is it likely to go, or has it already gone damp for the winter?
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Does anyone know if it's dry at the moment?
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Any reports on the conditions at Woodwell?
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all dry at the mo, some holds slightly damp and greasy though.
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Posted here - even though its not conditions as it didnt seem to merit its own thread... but...
Having explored Farleton/Newbiggin in the last few weeks I'm developing a tasted for SLakes lime and it makes sense to check out Woodwell some time. I was wondering if any regulars have any recommendations for good problems to get stuck into? In the 7A-B range?
Also - (very important at the moment!) is it shaded? (looks so from the piccies)
Thanks in advance TT
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Go the middle sector and you can enjoy shade as well as lots of decent 7a to 7b's. Woodwell o'ert has some good steeper stuff into a head wall, which is good when out of the sun.
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Go the middle sector and you can enjoy shade as well as lots of decent 7a to 7b's. Woodwell o'ert has some good steeper stuff into a head wall, which is good when out of the sun.
Cheers Richie
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the main buttress has loads of 7a-7b routes, partly shady during the day and you can always retreat to the shade to escape the sun while resting.
Further down there's tom's buttress which has loads of great 6c-7a vert routes and Anna even further down which is a good pumpy 7b. O'ert road is generally not in direct sun light.
And as Richie said the middle sector is covered in trees, I particularly like Wearing Thin which is a good technical (slithgly highball) 7A with and ok(ish) landing when you have lots of pads.
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Just remembered I was keen to go and try do butternut squash. I am assuming o'ert road is bone dry even in the cracks by now?
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That's what I have been told. Get to it.
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Be surprised if they weren't, if they were not dry now I don't know when they would be!
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Didn't go over the road, but was bone dry everywhere on the regular side today..
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Aha, i thought that the weird curly guy might have been tomtom. Saw you at Tom's buttress yesterday.
O'ert road bone dry, but please don't go there if your sole purpose is crushinator. There are wrens nesting at the finish holds at the break. My goodness baby wrens are tiiiiiiiny :)
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That was me :) making simple things look complicated ;) Hope you had a good session - I need to get back there, plenty of unfinished business...
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'Weird curly guy'! That's brilliant.
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'Weird curly guy'! That's brilliant.
He could have meant you of course ;)
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Was up at both not over the road and over tonight. Very bone dry. Some weird conditions though, humid and greasy in places and some sticky damp going on. Also warm humid and windless and no midges :shrug:. Made for a creepy atmosphere, no birds tweeting not a sound anywhere, heavy :doubt:
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'Weird curly guy'! That's brilliant.
:oops: :sorry:
knew i was thinking "weird" (in a good way, like actually seeming to enjoy lowball problems with rules), but wasn't even conscious of typing it.
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'Weird curly guy'! That's brilliant.
:oops: :sorry:
knew i was thinking "weird" (in a good way, like actually seeming to enjoy lowball problems with rules), but wasn't even conscious of typing it.
No worries :) as Andy implied a very apt description ;)
Just been again this morning. Got spanked again. Still in fine nic, though felt a bit more sticky/clammy than Saturday.. a little slimey under hand at times...
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Anyone been since the thunder storms?
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Anyone been since the thunder storms?
Yeah - I'd like to know that too - was thinking of getting there tomorrow AM...
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Really hoping o'ert road doesn't seep through by Friday or condense! If anyone is there today or tomorrow, an update would be gratefully received :wub:
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Anyone been since the thunder storms?
Yeah - I'd like to know that too - was thinking of getting there tomorrow AM...
I'm not going there this AM (I saw the forecast last night) so no report from me today.. sorry.
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Ye I bailed too I'm afraid :-[
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Heading there later on this morning - if its log could someone post here? Save me a longish journey...
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All seemed fine there this morning/lunchtime... I only wandered down to Toms (not Oert Road) but what I saw was primo.
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Lumped in here as it didnt seem worth starting a new thread - but how fast does Farleton dry?
I'm guessing the exposed blank vertical(ish) face parts should dry pretty fast and be fairly seep free? Thinking of heading up there this morning and wanted to avoid a null trip if it suffers post rain...
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It's fine (Farleton) now I'm here. :)
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Any recent conditions knowledge?
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Yes, everything is dry. A little clammy today but things were probably as dry as I've ever seen them!
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Planning to drop in on the way back south, anyone know how the conditions are at the moment.
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Planning to drop in on the way back south, anyone know how the conditions are at the moment.
Fraid not - but if you go could you post up how it is? THikning of a weekend visit... Cheers TT
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Yeah, what he said.
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When we got there at about 12 it was soaked, but in due course it dried and we got a bit of climbing done. Managed to climb that closer problem, but got shut down by screaming slaves. Grades seem hard! As of now conditions will be good, but i think rain is forecast so i'm not sure how it will be the next few days. Hope that helps.
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Grades seem hard!
Just wait until you manage to climb something, it'll get a downgrade tout suite ;)
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Nah, that's just you GC... Cheers for the update!
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I feel special, Oh so special!! :punk:
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Was all good today. (I didnt check oert road..)
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Anyone know if middle and o'ert road are in good nick? Thinking of heading over in an hour or so.
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Hi Rich I'm based in south lakes rained a bit yesterday sunny at the moment
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Pretty bone dry at o'ert road. Some minor dampness at Middle but most things fine. Hopefully it won't be heavy rain all the way through till Saturday.
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Hoping to get up there this weekend some time (Sat or sunday) but was wondering if there was any local knowledge of how it might have fared up with this weeks rain? Mind you the forecast looks (ahem) mixed :-/
Suspect its going to be one of those weekends trying to figure out where will be dry or drying.... :(
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the way its raining here now in preston and over the past few days, I'd say soaked! But some stuff may be dry. Fairy steps was bone dry monday though.
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the way its raining here now in preston and over the past few days, I'd say soaked! But some stuff may be dry. Fairy steps was bone dry monday though.
That's what I feared. :( add humid and warm to the mix and it's not an ideal lime recipe..
Bugger. Plan b.. Or c..
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Me and Donnelly were going to risk o'ert road this morning, so I'll go give a report :)
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Cheers Richie. Hope it's alright for yers.. T
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At Woodwell. It's wet. Soaking. Toms all gopping - dripping wet under all the roofs. Rh side soaking too. Very disappointed :(
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O'ert road was good for about 15 mins whilst we warmed up and then it condensed out as the temps gradually increased with zero wind :(
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Pissing down now.
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O'ert road was good for about 15 mins whilst we warmed up and then it condensed out as the temps gradually increased with zero wind :(
I got there about 2 - and it looked like there had just been a small shower as well... I went up to Newbiggin - as I figured whatever wind there was would be up there - but it was shit there too... I probably could have got a couple of 5+ dryish things, but all enthusiasm had been sapped by that point so I gave up.
I was treated to some incredible lightening on the way home past Bolton....
Annoying day though - conditions at the moment are too humid/damp for lime, but too warm and sticky for grit. Nothings working! I have a free day tomorrow - but god knows what'll be in... apart from plastic
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if its dry and sunny thorn may be worth a hit, quite nice on tuesday morning. Little to humid/warm though; managed to climb fix my sink which broke my pulley last year! And kentmere roof would be dry too!
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We made the most of it and spent a fortune in Booths, Carnforth and had a decent session at the climbing hangar after gorging on pies and pastries :thumbsup:
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Good news! Pretty much all dry at the moment bar closer and beauty of being numb being damp. AOSD undercut was wet when I got there but I dried it out, didn't get a close look at not bad dave but looked dry from the path. O'ert road was wet in places but dry in other, turbulence was mega wet but tinpot was dry.
Definitely worth a trip! Also checked out Warton on sunday for a walk and plumb buttress was all dry! Couldn't find the buttress with taken by surprise though, anyone got a any tips on how to find it? :-\
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Anyone been recently and know what the connies are like? Might be headed there on Friday.
Not about conditions but I know there was some controversy with back-hand roof. Might try this, is there prescribed beta or did Gaskins just do a duff sequence?
Cheers
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Back Hand Roof Video here:
https://vimeo.com/41652856
Not sure what Gaskins did . . . but anyway this is how its done now!
Beta in words: Pull on undercuts, up with right hand into crimp (aim for your index finger hitting the spike part of the hold), then there is a hard move to get you heel placed on the ledge (Andy does this move with a drop knee) then a weird tension move to slap to the lip. From here if you go direct up Angel Delight it considered 7c+/8a or if you go right into flying finish its 8a.
Back Hand Roof tends to stay the wettest. Anyway I am driving home on Thursday eve, so if nobody gets back on here I will drop in and have a look for you!
If you do end up going I would also try:
Paroxysm
Turbulence
Arts of Self
Not Bad Dave
Good circuit for you!
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Anyone been recently?
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There on Sunday and it was all primo at the main areas, didn't go over the road. I was a tourist though, so no idea what the weather has been up to since then.
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Cheers
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I was there last night and everything was bone dry (both tom's buttress and over the road). Also with the breeze and temperatures in the mid teens it was some of the best conditions I've ever had :)
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Thinking of going Monday so hopefully weekend rain won't knacker it
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Was toying with heading up tomorrow am - but am not optimistic given todays hosing.. any local knowledge about how long it takes to recover/dry etc..? (even if the rock is dry I suspect it'll be humid with all the moisture around)...
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Was there last night in boss connies... Everything in great nick.
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Any recent news about how Woodwell is holding up? Thinking about heading there tomorrow..
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Ok. Rh end is ok (near to road) Toms is dryish on top part but starts mostly wet.
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Anyone been lately, either here or to any of the other South Lakes crags?
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No eye deer, but lots of lovely sunny pics tweeted by our Geologists from the lakes today and yesterday
Reads omens are favourable... When you thinking of heading up - got some free days..
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Warton was, unsurprisingly, in fine fettle this afternoon.
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Thanks. Do any bits of it (or anywhere other than Woodwell) stay dry in the rain?
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Anybody been recently?
Interested in Tom's, Not Bad Dave Area and Over't Road.
Also, anybody know if Hyning wood is dry?
Thanks muchly
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I'll try and remember to have a look at Hyning Wood on my way to work and text you in the morning.
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Thinking of heading up to Trowbarra' & Woodwell tomorrow (Sun) - was wondering if anyone's been recently - and/or if you've had much rain up that way in the last couple of days?
Thanks. TT
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Are you there now? Is owt dry?
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light rain south cumbria at the moment.
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Just back from Towbazza.. Red wall perfect (no seeps) stuff on shelterstone mostly ok except top is wet/damp.. Main holds on Pitt and vitruvian dry..
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anyone semilocal have any recent knowledge for anywhere liklely dry tomorrow in the lakey lakes?
there may be too many "any"s in that question
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Thinking of heading up tomorrow... I know conditions are pretty changable at the moment (rain or not, condensation or not).. but wondered if there were any local reports/rumours/guesswork of how the Silverdale area Lime is at the moment (Woodwell, Trowbazza and other spots..)??
Thanks in advance,
TT
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How's it all looking over that way, anyone been of late?
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Not been lately but should be fine. The lime round here is pretty dry at the moment.
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Heard it was all dry last weekend.
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Hoping to head here tomorrow, has anybody been recently? The weather here has been wet has Lancashire suffered the same sort of weather?
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Any reports on Woodwell connies? (Toms roof bit..) Suspect its OK, but just thought I'd check with the Oracles..
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All good today. Some runoff from the rain this morning - but that dried/was drying fast in the wind. No seepage that I could see at all. Nice connies actually...
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Mixed bag today - some seepage after the heavy rain.
The LH side of Toms was OK (Closer and all left of it was 95% fine) and the main holds on screaming were just OK. Most to the right of that was gopping (apart from the easy jug things on the right). There was no wind there and it was drying slowly... no idea about the rest or Oert Road so make your own call based on the above!
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Any reports from tues or weds? Pondering a punt up the M6...
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Toms was all good today. A couple of wee seepage spots but nothing serious. Didn't look at the rest.
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Its now rather wet... the view at 12:45 from under the roof of Not Bad Dave...
https://vimeo.com/137957937 (https://vimeo.com/137957937)
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Any news on how Woodwell is after this weeks rain? Thinking of rh (not bad Dave etc..) end..
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It was all good today btw.
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Thinking of heading up in 1/2 hour so.. anyone know or care to hazzard a educated (or not) guess about connies?
I'll take anything more sophisticated than seaweed based predictions... ;)
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I was just down the road at Cringlebarrow/Cringlesport this morning - bone dry with zero seepage and a good breeze. Drizzled from lunchtime but should be good again for Friday (assuming forecast rain/wind arrives tomorrow).
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Thanks - I went in the end yesterday and it was all good. Forgot to post up :-/
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I almost joined you but stopped at Carrock fell rather than risking it. Does anyone know how late in the year woodwell remains climbable?
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I've climbed there on New Year's Day... That was probably a fluke.
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It is climbable all year round, depending on preceding weather and seepage levels. I've often gone between October and February.
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I've been in Nov and Dec before... Probably heading up on Sat or Sun (most likely Sun..)
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Good knowledge there lads. Thanks for that :thumbsup:
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Good knowledge there lads. Thanks for that :thumbsup:
Shelterstone dries super fast if all else fails (climbed there over Xmas a couple of times..)
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After the rain we've had this week there are some seeps at Tom's buttress, Not Bad Dave area is dry bar the start of Not Bad Nige and Kiss of the Dragon and the buttresses in between (wareing thin, westons wall, etc.) are dry. Didn't go to o'ert road but I imagine lines such as angel deelite will be dry but the crack will most likely be wet.
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As of noon today (sat) not bad Dave area all pretty dry. Seepage on bits of oert road, back wall pretty wet in places. Pic to help for those who need more detail. Overall pretty good. A fair bit of clearance work around the Dave area - not quite as private as it once was..
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160409/cf6c6c35732444bd9581929753a7848a.jpg)
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Anyone been Toms?
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It was raining all the while I was there (in the cafe!) from 11am-1pm today, didn't get to the buttress to check seepage though.
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Cheers. Not sure how quickly it gets wet
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Anyone been Toms?
It's normally less fickle (is dryer) than oert road non?
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Perfect at O ert road now
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You said it was shit
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I told a lie. There was a wet hold on Turbulence
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How's it looking up that way? Dry?
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Bone dry.
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Ta!
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When you heading up ANDY? I'm freeish until mOnday.
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Maybe Saturday depending on how early I get up and how much I can be bothered to do a 200 mile round trip!
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Anyone been o'ert road recently?
I'm assuming it's probably pretty unfavourable after all the rain but you can never be sure with these places! Particularly interested in the starting undercut of backhand roof. Thanks
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Anyone been o'ert road recently?
I'm assuming it's probably pretty unfavourable after all the rain but you can never be sure with these places! Particularly interested in the starting undercut of backhand roof. Thanks
I didn't go over the road, but judging by how grim everything else was there today I suspect it'll be no good. Lots of run off and seepage, not many dry holds.
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Anyone been? I know the forecast ain't great this week...
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Heading to the lakes for a stag weekend on Friday and was hoping to get some bouldering in on the way up. Given the rain forecast is anything here likely to stay dry?
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Shelter stone at Trowbarrow is fast drying - 30 min after rain and many of the main holds don't seep. It takes red wall a while to wet up too but probably less of interest for you there save the warm ups.. There and woodwell are all so close together that it's only an extra 5-10 min to check if one is wet etc...
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'probably less of interest for you there save the warm ups.' That's a bit harsh
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'probably less of interest for you there save the warm ups.' That's a bit harsh
It's OK, I interpreted it other way. TT is obviously of the opinion I'm some sort of wad who other than warming up won't bother with anything other than big numbers ;)
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'probably less of interest for you there save the warm ups.' That's a bit harsh
It's OK, I interpreted it other way. TT is obviously of the opinion I'm some sort of wad who other than warming up won't bother with anything other than big numbers ;)
That's how I meant it :)
Though as polished eliminate style limestone bouldering and traversing red wall is better than Wetherby ;)
The 7A on the left (forgotten it's name) is great.. Even though I've only tickled the final holds.
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Holy Thread Revival Batman.
Thinking of a trip this evening but wanted to check the expected conditions following the showers yesterday
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Dolly was there on Friday and said it was alright.... Of course thats a few days ago....
Humidity might be the problem at the moment - though its close to the coast... if theres a wind it might be fine? Also depends which bit of Woodwell you're interested in... worth bearing in mind that if there is any seepage then the shelterstone at Trowbarrow is super fast drying....
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Over the road was bone dry on Sunday. No seepage or splooge anywhere including the very bottom break, I would be very surprised if there wasn't something climbable as I don't think there has been significant rain since (I am based further south so it may have rained more up in the South Lakes...)
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Anyone been since the deluge?
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Anyone been since the deluge?
I was at Trowbarrow yesterday and it was all good. Suspect it’ll be fine
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Hmm, interesting. We've settled on Kilnsey now, but thanks anyway!
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Maybe I’ve only been at the right times but woodwell doesn’t seem as seepy as many venues...
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Heading up to the area for a few days this week. Anyone know if o'ert road is dry or take a guess whether it's likely to be?
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Heading up to the area for a few days this week. Anyone know if o'ert road is dry or take a guess whether it's likely to be?
Got the lakes guide Nai?
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Heading up to the area for a few days this week. Anyone know if o'ert road is dry or take a guess whether it's likely to be?
I wouldn’t bet on it after the volume of rain over the weekend, but obvs only 10 mins from super fast drying Trowbarrow and only 5 mins walk in so worth a look. Main area dries faster than over the road.
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Got the lakes guide Nai?
20% discount and a free brush. Be crazy to miss out..
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Got the lakes guide Nai?
20% discount and a free brush. Be crazy to miss out..
All those little lime crags around there to explore... Coil and New Rose on Farelton are fairly fast drying too..
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I wouldn’t bet on it after the volume of rain over the weekend, but obvs only 10 mins from super fast drying Trowbarrow and only 5 mins walk in so worth a look. Main area dries faster than over the road.
Cheers, time will be tight so that's good knowledge. Don't suppose Angel Deelite stays magically dry?
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Probably one of the least worst impacted as far as things go there. Starting break v likely to be wet but big enough to just use a towel to pull on. Horizontal and head wall bit should be fine unless there’s some big streaks from the higher breaks.
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All those little lime crags around there to explore... Coil and New Rose on Farelton are fairly fast drying too..
For another time maybe, have to be Woodwell or Trowbarrow on this occasion.
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Probably one of the least worst impacted as far as things go there. Starting break v likely to be wet but big enough to just use a towel to pull on. Horizontal and head wall bit should be fine unless there’s some big streaks from the higher breaks.
Awesome, cheers. I'll pack a mega absorbent towel.
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Cheers for the knowledge guys, starting break was damp but towel required for LH only. Thought it quite hard, even had to resort to using Fiend's beta but nobody tell him, but managed it eventually.
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Nice one, Glad it was dry enough for you. Yeah the head wall bit is always harder than I remember! Lovely bit of rock.
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Nice one, Glad it was dry enough for you. Yeah the head wall bit is always harder than I remember! Lovely bit of rock.
Any recommendations for problems oert road Tim? I’ve always felt uninspired by other problems there and not really tried any in anger (gone to other bits of W instead..)
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Turbulence is brilliant, think it’s still 7c in the guide but prob more like soft 7b+ with good beta. Paroxysm also excellent but at the far far other end of 7c! Crushinator from the high start (7A) has great moves but is short lived, the low start isn’t great IMO. Butternut Squash climbs excellently (not done this one) despite essentially being a bad sequence on 2 other problems. As all of these mainly climb the cracks it needs to be dry for them to be in nick.
Over the Road is one of my favourite limestone venues mainly because of its beautiful setting (I love the yew trees) and the cafe. I always feel like once I’ve sat there and drank my coffee I’ve already had a good day before I start climbing!
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Only been once but I thought Butternut was the best of the bunch there in terms of how it climbs (probably unless you have a small span, in which case I bet it's nails and crap)
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(probably unless you have a small span, in which case I bet it's nails and crap)
It’s nails and great, I have a workable sequence, just need a few more rack sessions!
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Cheers both. I’ll have a look next time I’m up there.
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Anyone any news how Woodwell (main area and oert Road) are faring after all the rain we’ve had…
Crystal ball based guesstimates welcome - I’d guess it’s probably not great but thought I’d ask.
Probably head to the shelter stone first anyway (assuming it’s not raining - hah) - but it usually doesn’t take me long to realise how little progress I’m making on problems there so wanted a plan B.
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O'ert Road was thoroughly dry on Thursday but there's obviously been a lot of rain since (although today was drying weather). An optimistic scenario would be seepiness limited to the starting holds at the back of the roof, which can sometimes be mitigated with a towel. But it's possible the cracks will be dripping, which would rule out Butternut Squash and Turbulence (although you could likely work the finishes of any problem - the headwalls all seem to stay dry). By the way, if you want some lank beta for some South Lakes lime let me know.
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Cheers Moose.
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Anyone know dryness levels here and the other places in the area (e.g. Trowbarrow), or care to predict for Sun/Mon?
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Woodwell is probably best avoided until there’s been a spell of dry weather for at least a week over the winter. Fairy steps is probably similar but I rarely visit over winter.
Shelterstone dries in a matter of hours on a dry day.
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Anyone know dryness levels here and the other places in the area (e.g. Trowbarrow), or care to predict for Sun/Mon?
Shelterstone was v drippy today, with only Pit and Ned’s dry enough to climb, backside totally gopping.
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Anyone know dryness levels here and the other places in the area (e.g. Trowbarrow), or care to predict for Sun/Mon?
Shelterstone was v drippy today, with only Pit and Ned’s dry enough to climb, backside totally gopping.
Good update, saves me from being optimistic and driving over. Will the rain ever end?
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Good update, saves me from being optimistic and driving over. Will the rain ever end?
😭 not looking like it this week!
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Anyone know what Woodwell, Trowbarrow and Warton are like at the moment? Over that way for a wedding on the weekend, wondering how much dryness there's likely to be...
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Anything in particular at woodwell you'd like to know about? Am going tomorrow. can't imagine trowbarrow doing well by the weekend
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Was thinking the area around turbulence etc, but any info appreciated thanks!
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Red Wall will take a bit of a shower, both times recently I’ve taken a chance at Woodwell have been miserable. Somewhere a bit more exposed like Farleton?
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Turbulence and butternut had some seepage when I had a look the other day, sidewinder, and the links into super star dj, Angel and flying finish were dry then though. But will report back later today.
Redwall might have seepage, but the shelterstone would only have obvious stuff dry (if it stops raining)
Warton stuff in my exp dries rapidly if it stops raining (as its so exposed)
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Can anyone report on connies on the Silverdale limestone, please? Thinking of a visit tomorrow for Texas Hold 'Em and would be good to have other stuff to do if that's seeping/goes quickly.
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Have you done New Rose Will? Would imagine you'd like it and also imagine it dries quickly.
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Can anyone report on connies on the Silverdale limestone, please? Thinking of a visit tomorrow for Texas Hold 'Em and would be good to have other stuff to do if that's seeping/goes quickly.
Been so wet this week, can’t imagine anything besides Trowbarrow and Farleton (as Andy said) being dry.
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I'd be surprised if Texas is dry given how wet some fast drying things have been in the south lakes today
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A friend was on Texas today, dry enough that the kneebar moves were fine. Beyond that I don't know
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Thanks all. Going to chance the Peak instead.
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Anyone know if Trowbarrow or Warton are dry at the moment? (I don't mean literally now, I mean if they've been seepy recently)
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I have climbed at Trowbarrow a few times within the last few weeks, and have friends that have climbed at Warton successfully. Both dry quick with a breeze, but can seep again quickly if its rained
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Anyone know if Trowbarrow or Warton are dry at the moment? (I don't mean literally now, I mean if they've been seepy recently)
For my sins I was at trowbarrow today! It was a little bit seepy first thing, but soon dried. It’ll be fine this weekend.
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Ace, thanks!