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places to visit => conditions reports (isitgreasy on twitter) => Topic started by: BenF on December 14, 2007, 08:19:06 am
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So, anyone been out there in the past couple of days? If so, how green is it?
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will this be ming the merciless at weekend given recent weather?
looks like some crushing has been going on (http://www.yorkshiregrit.com/photo.html?id=caley__zoo_york&n=2), though it looks a bit ming:
(http://www.yorkshiregrit.com/yg/photos/caley__zoo_york.3.jpg)
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It's easy to dry the lower holds, but the topout can turn into a bit of a green death slab. However after yesterday and todays clear windy weather up here and the lack of rain forecast for tonight, I reckon you could be on.
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my bad. when i said 'this' i meant 'caley'. zoo york is more than a bit too hard really, awesome as it is.
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word
I'm going to go and have a look fairly early tomorrow morning so I can drop you a text if you want or just comment on here, whichever is easier.
I think there'll be a lot of the crispy green around rather than the soggy green, so it should be ok, always really hard to tell though at this time of year.
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With all this wind going round I should imagine Caley would be dry, but climbing would be impossible due to a lack of heat and the fact that you'll get blown off.
(I love getting blown off at the crag :-* )
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anyone been last couple of days? been dry by day but slinging it down overnight in hull.....same story for Caley? Worth it tomorrow?
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rained last night and this morning and is now tipping it down again (tues night).. not great for caley as it can stay green after rain..
forecast is good for weds though almscliff may be a better bet..
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Drove past today and it looked proper bo.
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Cos of family stuff I've got nearly a full day at either Caley or Almscliff.
I'm being dropped off so its one or the other and without a car I can't take the risk that Caley will be too green. I quite fancy it tho as I've never climbed there :-[
Would anyone who's passing mind posting what it looks like please so I can decide on Saturday am ?
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Spent yesterday evening at Almscliff & it was in great condition (as always). Sorry, didn't drop in on Caley to see how green it is.
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Was a bit smeggy at Caley today, not too smeggy for me to do Horn left arete!
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absolutely mint yesterday (and on weds).. all the wind is drying the rock out really quickly.. crag area was super grippy and clean..
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is this
(http://www.yorkshiregrit.com/yg/photos/caley__zoo_york.2.jpg)
a different sequence? Ive always been using a crimp in the obvious horizontal seam which is just below the obvious next chalked hold on the arete.
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I think the crimp you are on about is what is chalked, it's just not shown very well in that picture - there's only one hold thereabouts.
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Sorry to dig up an old thread. Has anyone been to caley this weekend? I might pop in tomorrow but i'll be driving past Almscliffe so it would be annoying to have to drive back there before heading back to Sheffield.
Thanks
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Sorry to dig up an old thread. Has anyone been to caley this weekend? I might pop in tomorrow but i'll be driving past Almscliffe so it would be annoying to have to drive back there before heading back to Sheffield.
Thanks
At a very rough but slightly educated guess, i would say don't bother. Judging my what Earl looked like on Friday.
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I drove past yesterday and a lot of stuff looked damp and green. Anything cleaner and out of the trees should be OK, but Almscliff may be a better bet.
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Paul, one of my friends went this morning and said most stuff was ok however it's v wet in Otley right now and if there's any more rain tonight it probably won't be worthwhile, especially for ben's groove/ zo york area. Having said that it's only ten minute's drive back to the cliff. I reckon I'll pop up first thing for a look if it's not raining - you can get my mobile no. off Sausage if you want a report in the morning.
Tim
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thanks for that, I might well do. TBH I haven't got much skin left after a monster day spent at Bowden and Kyloe in todays. It was Frrrrreezing but very worthwile.
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Can we have this stickified please? Of all the grit crags its probably the most in need, with a good supply of locals to keep us up to date.
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word to that.
There should be conditions request only thread.
scrap the buildering forum
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word to that.
There should be conditions request only thread.
scrap the buildering forum
I messaged bubba about that this morning, would be very useful. Great minds!
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For the record all climbable around Ben's Groove area by the end of today. Crystal method, New J dry too, didn't go to the crag end. Still quite warm though. The 'cliff was in mint nick in the classic 30mph wind way.
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Saw your car, wondered where you'd be! Crag end was in relatively decent nick- Horn left arete felt an absolute piece of piss and ru almost campussed it! This problem is a good indication of conditions too, slopey n'all. Started to rain just at the end which was a shame.
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For the record all climbable around Ben's Groove area by the end of today. Crystal method, New J dry too, didn't go to the crag end. Still quite warm though. The 'cliff was in mint nick in the classic 30mph wind way.
Just a tad gusty. Cheers for the early morning conditions report.
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Anyone been Caley today?
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No, but there's been constant showers all day and even bits of the cliff were wet as we left this evening. It's also raining in Leeds as I type this so it won't be in much good nick tomorrow unless it stops raining, it's bloody windy!
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Despite the cold weather, Caley roadside was relatively greasy today, shame. Adam Jee crushed Zoo York though which was nice :o
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Despite the cold weather, Caley roadside was relatively greasy today, shame. Adam Jee crushed Zoo York though which was nice :o
i'll agree with the greasy comment. crag stuff was similar nick too. really enjoyed watching that guy read zoo york a few pages from the riot act.
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Which page? Was it:
"Our Sovereign Lord the King chargeth and commandeth all persons, being assembled, immediately to disperse themselves, and peaceably to depart to their habitations, or to their lawful business, upon the pains contained in the act made in the first year of King George, for preventing tumults and riotous assemblies. God Save the King!"
:shrug:
Did it help him get up the problem?
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catch up literature-face, it was:
"Her Majesty the Queen charges and commands all persons being assembled immediately to disperse and peaceably to depart to their habitations or their lawful business, on pain of being guilty of an offence for which, on conviction, they may be sentenced to an imprisonment for life. God Save the Queen!"
It helped, you dig?
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word. anyone know what conditions were like today and want to hazard a guess for tomorrow?
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been dry today but it rained yesterday, i'd hazard a hazardous "similar conditions to wednesday, word" guess. There is a stiffer breeze though so it's likely to be dry and probably quite good...
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Today was pretty good. Pine Tree arete is beyond excellence.
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Everything soaked today.
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Would have thought so, the peavements in Leeds didn't dry until 4.30ish and then it went dark.
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it's going to be wet until about may. don't bother going - it's rubbish when it's dry.
honest :-\
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Is there a knat's whisker of a chance I might be able to pull down on some holds here tomorrow? Am going to be very close to the hallowed chevin and would like a reunion with her if possible.
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Is there a knat's whisker of a chance I might be able to pull down on some holds here tomorrow? Am going to be very close to the hallowed chevin and would like a reunion with her if possible.
I really would not think so!
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Thought as much. Ale in Otley pubs it is then!
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Off to the 'cliff for you boyo ;)
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Would quite like to have gifted Jess' roof a new rectum if time was an option.
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I've not been to Caley before but am thinking of paying a visit tomorrow for a change from the Peak- is this likely to be a good choice of venue?
If not, where else in Yorkshire would anybody suggest? :please:
Ta.
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I'm sure the Crome will be on here to tell you but in the meantime - if it is wet, go to the cliff!
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was at roadside today and most stuff was dry. will be plenty enough to try if you havn't been before.
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mint on saturday but it rained last night, which turned to snow, which might have melted by now.....
go to the 'cliffe
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anyone know how caley is bearing up at the mo after the snow etc? considering a visit in a few days. ta.
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Caley conditions aren't great at the moment due to a lot of the snow from the other week slowly melting away. Its been dry since late Saturday so a few problems will be ok.
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Just drove past but didn't have time to stop. No snow on the tops at the roadside any more and a medium greeness, suggesting it's on it's way to dry. If it doesn't rain again before the weekend it should be in pretty good nick as it's quite warm. Anything problems in particular I can look into my crystal ball about?
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pedestal arete, banana republic, drey, two squirrels...
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Would you have a gander at the mighty Zoo York for me pls?
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I tell you what I'm off to the wall tonight but on my way home tomorrow I'll go for a headtorch mission and check out the problems for you. If I had to guess now I'd say:
- Pedestal Arete: Dryable/Climbable but easy topout will be minging
- Drey bloc: has some plants on top of it I think so probably pretty ming
- Banana republic: arete will probably be wet but on its way to dry
- Nicey nicey zoo zoo: probably all climbable now except for top, which i assume will be a green slime slab of death for another couple of days
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- Pedestal Arete: easy topout
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You didn't drop the topout? Ohhh dear.
Drizzle over the Chevin this morning.
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minging wet today in the garden of Yeadon
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You didn't drop the topout? Ohhh dear.
Yeah, you were there too!
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Conditions were amazing at roadside on saturday, but then it rained :'(
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Roadside was in similarly good nick today, despite all the rain we had yesterday! It was raining in Leeds too apparently today but we had blue skies and good conditions at roadside!
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Anyone been up there recently, thinking of heading up there tomorrow. Thanks.
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At the risk of sounding like a broken record, anyone go today?
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Not much use to you Z.B, but checked on the way home yesterday and everything at the roadside is bone dry.
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Went yesterday and it was perfect, everything is dry. 'Tis the season to be jolly. My mate manged New Jerusalem after less than a year of climbing, his first 7a. I managed to bag second (or maybe third ascent) of Guacamole SDS. Fuckin wild and painfull!
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Thomas E? :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
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Nice work Tom(+/-s)! Shame I wasnt there to throw you down the hill this time.
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Yeah it was Thomas E. He's pulling hard at the moment!
I took a couple of those big swings on Guacamole SDS but you weren't there to break my fall Dan : ( I actually put pads in the right palce this tiem and told people to run for their lives!
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It was lovely on roadside last night. Apologies to anyone who got crowded out by the LMC arriving enmasse.
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:wave: Hey all, there is talk of a few of us coming up Caley way tomorrow, could one of you Yorkshire wads give us an assessment of current conditions please? Is much dry or is it a glacier field? Also, as a fallback, is Almscliff and its roads OK? Cheers.
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Just take a yard brush and you'll be fine.
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I'll pop out later and have a look for you Nige, I can't see it being remotely climbable, but we'll see!
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Tim - cheers mate, I will hang on your every word.
JB - thanks for nothing. I will now set the leotard legend on you.
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We did this in the pub didn't we? IT'LL BE FINE.
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Care for a small wager JB? What is your definition of fine? I guess it depends on what Nige wants to climb, I'll be back in a bit somewhat colder, but full of information!
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I want to know what the blazes you are still doing in Yorkcestershire?
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I should mention I won't be joining Nige at Caley... but I know the crag well. Nowt ventured, nowt gained youth. Just remember the yardbrush.
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I seem to remember from Stick It that Blockbuster (I think?) can be climbed in the snow can't it El Mocho?
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Yeah, glasses wearers are the only ones who might have trouble. Contacts in lads.
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He is coming for you JB, and this time there are no albinos to stand in his path.
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I've got Char on speed-dial.
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I thought I'd use pictures rather than words, apologies for the quality but my camera is rubbish, then the lens stopped working so I had to use my phone instead....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/67465024@N00/sets/72157623041942607/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67465024@N00/sets/72157623041942607/)
In general fairly dry sides of boulders, all with muffin tops of snow. Some boulders had a layer of ice under the snow, some were green under the snow. It may be possible to yard brush clean some of the topouts, but only if you had a lot of time, some abseiling kit (I was too scared to get remotely close to the lip of any boulder!) to get near the lips of the boulders, and lots of rags/chalk to dry the remaining wetness.
It looked like someone had cleaned a little topout hold on Hi Fidelity, but it would be well sketchy on top of that boulder if you did get there!
The other thing was that although it was very cold, the air felt very dry and was totally still, so I reckon conditions would be pretty pants if it stays like this.
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Cheers Tim, that is one comprehensive crag report, you could charge for that! Karma duly applied. Legend :thumbsup:
I've got Char on speed-dial.
Macho Man Randy Pasquill only backs down when he sees the reds of their eyes...
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No Worries Nige, I wanted to go out for a walk somewhere anyway! If it got any sun this time of year it would be ok I think, but it's constantly in shadow. The cliff looked pretty dry across the valley and SJW got up there yesterday.
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Word. We must have walked up to Caley after you'd been Tim (why aren't you in Cambridge?!). We brushed the snow off the top of Scary Canary and did our best to get the snow off Secret Seventh but gave up after that! Then it snowed all morning, rubbish! On our way home we saw a team up at the Roadside so something must have been climbable up there!
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Absolutely primo today, hopefully we won't have too much rain this week and it will stay in nick for a while.
I cleaned off Zoo York and Ben's Groove, Juju Club, Secret Seventh and High Fidelity also cleaned. Get to it peeps!
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I can confirm the above, best conditions in a while. No sun on the boulders, brilliant nick. No 8ft snow drifts sadly.
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Anybody been recently? How does Ben's Groove/secret seventh look? Presume Terry will be pretty green?
Thanks
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Anybody been recently? How does Ben's Groove/secret seventh look? Presume Terry will be pretty green?
Thanks
morning sausage.
Was there a fortnight ago and bens groove/secret seventh were in good nick. Terry was a nuclear shade of green.
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Looks like today could be a cracker - clear skies and drying ground...
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Still frosty snow on the ground in LS28 (20 mins away), cant honestly believe it will be allright up there, but let me know if you go because I want to try to understand how long it takes to dry.
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Did anyone head down today? Would be keen to know the state of things around the Blockbuster area if possible. Thanks.
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This is the best I can offer: we drove past it this evening and the blockbuster area looked in good nick from the road. If it's dry overnight then I reckon it'll be primo tomorrow judging by the brisk breeze at the cliff.
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Lots of climbable rock today. Run off in places, lots of greenage and some tops were wet/icy. Blockbuster, Bens Groove and The Secret Seventh were climbed or at least attempted today (not by me hasten to add).
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Much snow about? Is the runoff likely to persist?
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There was a very light dusting of old snow on the grass/bracken. None on the rock. I guess where it is running off may persist especially if it's being fed by an icicle or frozen run off (hope that makes sense). There was a team up there including Sam Whittaker who might be able to give more specific problem/area info assuming you know him.
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Caley crag was in pretty good nick today- a little green in places but still nice. rock very grippy where dry! I'm back off there tomorrow for another hit. I love Caley season!
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It's snowing.
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In Huddersfield its raining men.
(3 inches so far) of snow.
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Woke up at ten, felt excited to go to Caley, looked out of the window, got straight back in bed until 2. Fuck's sake.
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Student life eh? Sounds tough.
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I'm amazed the job market hasn't snapped him up yet
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To be fair to Andi, he was talking about his Sunday morning.
Now I still think it was a waste of a good day to laze in bed until ten, let alone two in the afternoon, but I'm sure Andi was up by six thirty this morning and straight down to Jobcentreplus to check out the bright new opportunities available to such a well qualified and promising young man.
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Pretty sure I know the answer, what with all the snow, but is Caley gonna be f*cked tomorrow?
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Hope not but doubt it. I'm going to pop along then sack it to the 'cliff if it's wet.
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Was covered in snow yest. you could maybe potter on the bottom of probs but no topping out. Shame.
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Roadside was mostly decent yesterday.
Zoo York - a little bit damp/snowy on top but climbable. Finishing Ju Ju Club holds were slightly damp but nothing too grim.
Secret Seventh- Snow had just started to melt off the top, but there wasn't much up there so hopefully will be gone by the weekend.
Everything else I looked at was dry, except the side wall of New Jerusalem which was saturated.
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All looked up well up there today. Did New Jerusalem properly which was nice. Blockbuster etc dry.
Incidentally (couldn't think of anywhere else to put this) I accidentally knocked a pebble off this:
http://www.yorkshiregrit.com/problem.html?id=caley__rsg_2#comments (http://www.yorkshiregrit.com/problem.html?id=caley__rsg_2#comments)
Don't think its very important as none of the people on the pics are using it which is good (the way I was trying it tonight this was crucial!). Had a good look for it but its long gone into the undergrowth.
:oops:
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Good rockover problem that one Will, Don't recall using a pebble for anything.
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Good rockover problem that one Will, Don't recall using a pebble for anything.
Likewise, I don't use a pebble. Just rock over and palm down until you can stand up.
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Anyone been today? How was it looking?
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pretty decent on friday late on at the roadside, although Secret seventh didn't feel in great nick (bit "greasy"). Had a few goes on Ben's Groove which wasn't too bad (unlike my feeble attempts). Also Zoo York was looking good, Blockbuster waslI thought it was also ok.
......and then it rained for most of saturday. I took my bike through the woods to the crag end which looked horrifically wet and green around 4pm.
I wouldn't hold out too much hope for today but a day or so more of this fine dry weather and it might be game on by mid-week.
<prepares for "bullshit" calls>
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Was there yesterday. Mint conditions on what we climbed (or tried to climb or looked at).
New Jerusalem, Horn Left, Forked Lightening Crack, Cream Egg Eliminate (great problem!), Chicken Head area, Blockbuster.
Hanging Flake was damp and green, as was the Pinch.
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Just got back from Caley and didn't see any wet rock, crag or roadside...It was super primo conditions this morning.
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I will probably go tomorrow afternoon. Absolutely lovely 20 mins down the road in Pudsey
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heading there tomorrow (sunday)
anybody been today? Is it worth the drive from liverpool?
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It was fine on Thurs, can't see it having changed much.
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Was there today and it was in pretty good nick, new jerusalem looked wet but was actually ok. Blockbuster was bone dry. Bit hot in the sun if anything - tshirt weather
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Hi, guys going to Yorkshire for the Easter weekend with the girlfriend so we can get on some real rock for the first time, we will be armed with lots of enthusiasm, a newly purchased moon Saturn pad, and a car.
We are currently both bouldering on V0's and V1's comfortably indoors with the occasional V2, Caley Crag looks to be the place to go for stuff around this kind of grade level, will probably have a crack at my first V3 too if i'm feeling it on the day, was just wondering if you guys had any do's/don'ts or advice relating to Caley Crag, seeing as I have never been to Yorkshire, and never bouldered on actual rock yet!
Also do you think it sounds sensible for our ability level or should we look elsewhere?
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Caleys got plenty to go at, the forecast is snow this week apparently so id check that. might be good to start at the playground area if it is your first time theres plenty to play on with good landings. take it from there, have fun!
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Hi, guys going to Yorkshire for the Easter weekend with the girlfriend so we can get on some real rock for the first time, we will be armed with lots of enthusiasm, a newly purchased moon Saturn pad, and a car.
We are currently both bouldering on V0's and V1's comfortably indoors with the occasional V2, Caley Crag looks to be the place to go for stuff around this kind of grade level, will probably have a crack at my first V3 too if i'm feeling it on the day, was just wondering if you guys had any do's/don'ts or advice relating to Caley Crag, seeing as I have never been to Yorkshire, and never bouldered on actual rock yet!
Also do you think it sounds sensible for our ability level or should we look elsewhere?
If Caleys damp - head over the valley to Almscliff - it dries much much faster. Caleys probably a more friendly place to start at, but theres stacks to go at that level at the cliff too..
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Awesome, thanks very much for the advice :)
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In case anyone is interested... I was surprised to find Caley in remarkably good condition yesterday (Thursday), despite all the rain of the past few days. Not many damp patches and only in the usual places (Terry, left of New Jerusalem, and more so in the trees up top). The good drying wind must be really helping and it kept the friction very good too, much better than it often is at this time of year on a sunny day.
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Wow what a weekend, we went straight to The Roaches in the end, went up the wrong hill by accident, had a nice hike but lost 2 hours in between this, finding out we went the wrong way, and then having to go back the right way.
So we got there and it was amazing, including the weather.....for all of an hour, then it rained dammit!
Was really gutted as the place looked amazing, the problems looked amazing, it was absolutely stunning, so we had a good walk around, and checked out the boulders for future reference, definitely going to go back for another visit, this time hopefully in better weather.
Then today we went to Burbage South boulders, not quite as impressed with the quality of the problems, or the scenery, it was ok....but if I was going to go back anywhere it would be The Roaches, now that place is awesome!
It went quite well, however we got rained off after a couple of hours so then went to the climbing works in Sheffield, also amazing! So all in all a great weekend despite shitty weather in parts, thanks for all the advice everyone :)
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Should have hung around, forecast for today is pretty good.
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So, we start the annual Greenwatch season. Yes, Caley is green, but how damp? Anyone passed that way in the last few days?
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Spoke to Burrows today and he was there last night and it was damp
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I had a text from RobL and he said it was shite (in not so many words..) and the Cliff was gopping too (as of about noon Sat).
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Thanks guys. Roaches was windy but pretty good today. Think it'll be peak again tomorrow then.
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Has Christmas come early? Is she dry?
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I'd hazard a guess at "maybe."
For a more helpful answer, there's a slight breeze and a dry air so it's probably going to be ok for the most part.
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Nige went today so should have an eyeball report...
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we also went today and it was ok. most things dry
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£29.99 correct prediction fee please.
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dry, most problems in good nick
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Anyone been to Caley recently? Keen to know if Ben's groove area is dry
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I'd probably say no since it's raining.
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You're so negative.
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No I'm not, I'm never negative.
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Anyone been in last few days? Zoo York/Bens Groove looking dryish?
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I'm keen on a morning session tomorrow. Anyone got any info? Blockbuster, Ben's Groove and Hanging Nose area?
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Was there last sat... green and wet all over.. not a dry hold.
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I'm not really a Caley expert. Given this weeks weather is it likely to have dried off at all?
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Today was cold but it's been mostly dry this evening and there's a bit of a breeze kicking off which it should just catch. I'm likely to say it's wet tomorrow but if it stays this way then a weekend visit might be on the cards between coursework.
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Fuck it, I'll have a go anyway. There's got to be something in :'(
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Let us know how it is. Tip top day, shame I'm snowed in with coursework.
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Blockbuster area all dry, Not My Stile dry, Ben's Groove dry, New Jerusalem dry, Syrett's Saunter/Pebble Wall in a bit of a state but I guess its just the time of year.
Great rock but it warmed up a little bit as it got towards midday. Plenty of frost on the ground.
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Excellent, cheers.
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How's the snow situation up there today?
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In case you don't get any crag-specific knowledge: I've just spoken to my mate in Otley who said they've had an inch overnight and it's snowing right now. Well that's ruined my weekend plans!
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Cheers, probably not the answer I wanted!
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Cheers, probably not the answer I wanted!
If it's any consolation, it was only snowing out the front of his house and not the back....No, it wasn't for me either.
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FWIW there's only one Yorkshire venue suited to these conditions. I'll be headed there tomorrow if a tour is needed.
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FWIW there's only one Yorkshire venue suited to these conditions. I'll be headed there tomorrow if a tour is needed.
Is it the one i texted you from yesterday? Me and Arran will be out, could do with somewhere dry... A tour of somewhere new would be awesome?
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Ok, aside from all the secret crag shizzle, is Caley viable for sunday..? It's main advantage being next to a road that won't be blocked/impassable...
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Just been discussing this with Nemo.
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There are no secret crags in Yorkshire.
I popped out to said venue today - superb.
My exhaust dropped off on the way and whilst using my chalk bag cord to re-secure it, could see a very cold and white looking caley boulders.
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There are no secret crags in Yorkshire.
Care to share this info with us all then? Or is this a game of cloak and daggers?
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so the non secret crag that your not telling us about was great but Caley was a White lump of snowed in ness then? :wall:
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so the non secret crag that your not telling us about was great but Caley was a White lump of snowed in ness then? :wall:
Yep.
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Ok. As the radar shows it's snowing atm Caley is probably out for tomorrow. What is the name of the non secret in condition crag you have not told us about?
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The Depot.
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The Depot.
I thought that was a secret!! Shhh... :)
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Whitehouses is the crag that is good in the snow. Bits of Brimham, especially Happy Days block and Jokers wall (obvs) are good too, last winter:
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs293.ash1/22032_1331798014154_1207122101_30984953_3455218_n.jpg)
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Anyone been to or by caley this week? I cant see us getting to the peak on Sat.
Whitehouses looks to be the place to be?
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Drove past on sunday night, rock was dry but anything vaguely slabby was covered. Probably changed since then though, not much help i know!
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Went past on Monday night before the BMC in the Dyneley. All the slabby stuff was covered but some problems, after the top was brushed, were in the best condition they've been in all season.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5248/5225656487_e849a82169.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34726894@N00/5225656487/)
In all honesty I reckon there will probably still be odd bits of potential but it will be the overhanging stuff that hasn't been exposed to oncoming wind (so a fairly thin selection!)
In contrast to Our Father's Arete, Not My Stile was totally plastered.
Topouts will need a thorough brushing but so long as its reasonably positive then topping out should be possible.
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You guys need to stop getting naked.
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Are they climbing naked?
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it looks like it from that picture.
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Yes they are slackline, all the fucking time.
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sack that i aint risking grit rash on mi wedding tackle.
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When it's that cold mine tends to go back inside me.
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Aaah that's OK then. :alky:
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Much snow over Caley way, was thinking of a visit tomorrow.
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Much snow over Caley way, was thinking of a visit tomorrow.
Is that a statement or a question?
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Much snow over Caley way, was thinking of a visit tomorrow.
Is that a statement or a question?
Sorry, forgot the '?'
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No idea about Caley, but Cratcliffe and RHS were mint today if anyone's interested.
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Anybody know what caley/brimham is like atm?
Cheers
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Does anyone think it will be climbable tomorrow?
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Not rained in Leeds for a couple of days I don't think. Probably ok?
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Went to crag today. Everything is good except top outs which are mega green! Roadside is ok too just need a bit of wind for good cons!
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Roadside conditions very good today, busy too with lots of people trying all the classics of all grades! Otley wall was far more pleasant than I remember, Chickenheads was fun as usual with lots of silly eliminates being done on it, High Fidelity and Nothing's Safe saw some attention, Secret Seventh and Blockbuster all got a few ascents, lots of people from all over the climbing community were having fun! Crag was OK too, mostly dry but a bit damper than Roadside.
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Good to begin with, but humidity was going right up from mid avo onwards, certainly at the crag. Hard to say how it'll be tomorrow.
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It'll be good, there's a breeze kicking up now from the hunter's so it should clear some of the humidity, still a lot of frost on the ground though so that could cause humidity to go up again tomorrow.
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Yeah I don't think I've ever seen so many people at Caley! Not complaining, mind, was great to have so many pads under Ben's groove ;D
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was that you trying it in the red downer whilst i was on blockbuster?
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No that was my friend Matt, I was spotting and spraying beta. I did it earlier with even more pads!
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Fair enough, good effort!
Today ius quite misty so this might cause conditions to be a little poorer.
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Any Yorks based folk got a window they can look out of please? Was about to head to Caley but mist in Sheff has just turned to drizzle...
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Txt from my mate 10 mins ago: "Just drove past Caley with the wipers on, couldn't see the Cliff for the mist."
Doesn't sound promising.
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Starting to clear over Skipton. I would imagine that Crookrise would be ok
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Its been fine and dry at the crag boulders today :great:
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Anyone know what it's like at the moment? Thinking about a trip up tomorrow.
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Rain, I'm afraid, from late afternoon on Friday 11th.
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Good knowledge - cheers.
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Roadside looked very wet when I drove past late this aft.. rain forecast for tomorrow aft too am afraid..
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Aye, it will be fucked. Rain from lunchtime (ish) in LS28. Ming by 1630.
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If anyone could tell me if it lashed it down enough yesterday to make Caley a write off today then I would be tres grateful.
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i reckon it should be fine. it only rained a little in otley yesterday afternoon and soon cleared. its a little overcast now but dry so probably good conditions.
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Much appreciated.
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Anyone know what condition Caley is in at the moment? Thinking about heading up this weekend if the weather's OK.
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Currently bonking it down, wouldn't bother if i were you!
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Currently bonking it down, wouldn't bother if i were you!
Cheers. That's saved me a trip then!
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its raining now
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anyone been out today?hoping to go tomorrow if its likely to be dry
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not been at the crag but blue skies and dry in Otley toda, so far looks crisp, if it stays dry overnight might be good conditions tomorrow.
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climbed at both roadside and crag,pretty much all dry but friction was rubbish
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Roadside was in good nick by the end of the day. Didn't go up to the crag.
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Anyone know what roadside and crag is like atm?
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Anyone know if Caley will be in condition today?
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the block with Zoo and Bens was wet on Sunday, if anyone goes up there today please let me know, thinking of heading up tomorrow.
Thanks
Rob
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Looking pretty overcast / non-breezy in north Leeds this morning...I'd assume not great conditions.
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Thanks T2T, I'll head elsewhere.
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Looking pretty overcast / non-breezy in north Leeds this morning...I'd assume not great conditions.
Could translate to good cliff conditions?
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I was there yesterday evening and everything was dry around zoo york, ben's etc but it wasn't the best conditions (well that's my excuse anyway). Very grey this morning so doubt its much better, but forecast for sun later.
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Thanks JK. I might risk it :ninja:
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All dry today around Zoo York and Bens Groove. Unless it pours tonight you'll be fine
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Went to Burbage to be shrouded in mist. >:(
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nice one mendis :great:
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All roadside dry yesterday, didn't head to the edge. although cold, friction wasn't awesome.
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Anybody know how Caley is looking? (or Earl for that matter). Looks like it could be a lovely day there tomorrow.
Cheers, Joe
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It was ok yesterday, most stuff at roadside dry, crag was still pretty damp tho.
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Updates gratefully recieved. Specifically Ben's Groove, but general overview too if poss'.
Cheers, Joe
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Got rained off at Almscliff today and the rain was heading in Caley's direction. I can't see it being great.
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Has anyone been in the last few days? Last I heard of was a soaking ben's groove on saturday. I'll only be able to get out there on sunday at the earliest so hoping all this fog disappears and the sun comes back. Trying bens groove and blockbuster at the moment.
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Was there (well, the crag end at least) on Sunday in the mist / fog and it was all soaking and pretty green in places. Think you'll be wanting a good few days of clear and dry weather for it to dry up!
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I think the fog is meant to lift by the weekend, but then it's meant to get colder, so I wouldn't but money on any of the north facing crags drying out. Looks like Saturday should bring great conditions at quick drying places though.
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yeah, I can't see ben's groove improving much with just cold weather ahead. A shame, I was getting close(er). Probably end up back at Almscliff this weekend, though a friend went yesterday and said the place was pretty soaked.
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How are ilkley and rocky valley in terms of drying? Good chance of pristine grip on sat? Keen for there and caley maybe.
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The moor is still completely shrouded in cloud. Rocky Valley stuff should dry quite quickly with the exception of Sweet Dream I think. Calf should dry quickly if the cloud lifts. Don't hold your breath for Caley unless you want to climb wet vdiffs with socks over your shoes...
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What he said. It's looking like damp / wet between now and the weekend so unless something seriously changes I'm assuming The Cliff and potentially Brimham would be your best bet.
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All roads point to the Cliff....
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Strong northerlies tomorrow. A little precipitation possible in the early hours. It's on tomorrow me thinks. :thumbsup:
Disclaimer-I may be terribly terribly wrong
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It was dry yesterday and today, good breeze today, I think some stuff will be climbable but not sure everything will.
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Going to risk caley and ilkley in no particular order! Really keen for a look at Energy follows thought :yes:
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Looked at it (EFT)the other night but went with dogs. This is not a dog friendly venue just in case anyone takes a hound. It's a talus field covered in heather. Go careful.
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It was mint conditions there this evening. Everything was dry
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Thanks for all the updates, its really appreciated. Caley tomorrow afternoon :)
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No worries Stevie. Roads and walls bone dry this morning. Evidence of sleet on cars and roof tops. Mint.
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Early bird catches the worm. Mint this morning as predicted. Heavy(ish) rain shower at 11. Bright blue skies again now. Same at Brimham at 10.30
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anyone any recent knowledge? Been dryish back and of this week and today, so was thinking a possible mission tomorrow.
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It rained in the early hours here on Saturday morning so It was wet there this morning. It's worth a punt tomorrow although everything's freezing now so be prepared to abort to Brimham.
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It was indeed an iced out green affair. Illkley was boners in the main.
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Caley was cold and dry on Sunday, best condition I've seen it the past few months this Autumn. Plenty of people out and stuff getting done at roadside and crag.
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damp and misty in otley this morning, but was pretty good yesterday so should dry out fastish.
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Spitting a bit this afternoon in Leeds but if anyone has a session tomorrow, I'd be grateful for feedback as keen for Wednesday day. Got a feeling a light rain shower might come to stop play but can only try.
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If Caleys log, I'm hoping to get out to the Cliff on Wednesday afternoon...
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I scoped out Caley road side today at about 2-3pm. Not a square inch of dry rock. The pocket on blockbuster was soaked and zoo york was dripping water off the top. Ju ju club and Ben's groove were wetter than a slip n slide. Even the playground area was wet. :(
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Please please a consistent cold spell!
Tom, I'll keep in touch via pm as if I recall correctly, you manage to get a few midweek outdoor sessions in?
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I scoped out Caley road side today at about 2-3pm. Not a square inch of dry rock. The pocket on blockbuster was soaked and zoo york was dripping water off the top. Ju ju club and Ben's groove were wetter than a slip n slide. Even the playground area was wet. :(
It rained last night and on and off in the afternoon. Can't see it being dry this week due to rain and rubbish wind directions/velocities.
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Please please a consistent cold spell!
Tom, I'll keep in touch via pm as if I recall correctly, you manage to get a few midweek outdoor sessions in?
Sure, forecast looks good but windy (nw brr...) bits of Calog might be ok with that breeze.. Depends what you're interested in.. Someone here'll know what dries fastest. I'll be over the way at almscliff, shivering under the keel from 1ish (Or up by DWR where there should be some shelter...)
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I'll give it a blast since I'll just walk into Otley to see a pal if it's in poor nick. Enjoy thr Cliffe Tom and what looks to be a pleasant day.
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Parts of Caley were in excellent nick today, others a little damp and hence unclimbable. I think rain is forecast tomorrow afternoon so this is largely academic.
I spent a little while picking up strands of tape, flapjack wrappers, drinks cartons etc. Many of these items were around Bens Groove, Zoo York etc. Though there seems little point in ranting to the fucking douche bags that would leave their detritus strewn about the place, here is a rant - TAKE YOUR SHITE HOME!!
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Good effort Mono. It was baltic in the wind up at the cliff.. good though :) I need to take a look at Secret 7th again...
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It must have been thrice as baltic at Caley since I was sat looking at you in full sun! Nice to get a window of (largely) dry Caley anyway.
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Anyone know if Caley is doing ok right now? Would like to head up to Block Buster tomorrow morning before more rain comes!
Cheers
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hoar frosted to shite this morning I would imagine; freezing fog stuck to my clothes on my commute into Leeds. it's been dry all day but it doesn't get the sun. It was green looking but (mostly) climbable on sunday :sorry: can't be more specific
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hoar frosted to shite this morning I would imagine; freezing fog stuck to my clothes on my commute into Leeds. it's been dry all day but it doesn't get the sun. It was green looking but (mostly) climbable on sunday :sorry: can't be more specific
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Walls and trees on top of chevin are either frosted or wet. Southerly winds too :(
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Thanks for the info. Ah, why must it dry so slowly :( Might still head up anyway and be optimistic. Last time I did that though I had to get straight back on the bus as it was all soaked haha.
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just stay on the bus to ilkley?
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Just get one of those £3.80 a day saver tickets you can get then stay on to Illkley as Iesu says.
These boys have always had the right idea with the day saver.
Kersal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uja3W-ibifc#)
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Did HSBC get busted for doing business with these boys too?
Don't be optimistic. It'll be terrible.
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Ginger Joe in the corner is the coolest. He's probably a silent killer.
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Apparently Caley was climbable today, I'm not sure I'll ever understand when that crag is and isn't in condition...
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fairly safe to say it won't be today!
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It was pretty good on Wednesday frozen solid and -2
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I opened that thinking what idiot's been to Caley today or thinking of going?
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fairly safe to say it won't be today!
True that - the Chevin is in a cloud and it's raining, anyone with Saturday Caley plans should rethink!
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Weather's looking better for Harrogate area than for Otley/Ilkley area... There's a good chance things might dry off at the more exposed bits of Brimham!
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d'ya reckon armscleef will be ok? don't mind a bit of wind with the temps being a touch higher
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It's a tough call. It looks like the forecast rainfall for midday might just clip the Cliff, but there's a half-decent breeze blowing past so it'll dry pretty quick. Nidderdale's equivalent to the Cliff will hopefully be dry!
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right cheers, will relay this to the cavalry.
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Anyone been near Caley crag today and know if it was Climbable. Thinking of chancing my arm on the Horn tomorrow as part of longstanding war of attrition.
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I hear it was poor at 1pm
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anything roadside that could seep was seeping yesterday. The playground was dry though...
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Pretty damp today. Can't recommend it tomorrow as it's still and humid here.
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Very dense fog overnight in Otley and over the chevin = damp conditions at caley. It has lifted now but I wouldn't have thought it worth a look. I would probably go to almscliffe (again); I expect the cold will keep most people at home in front of the fire
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Was about to head down on a whim. Might still go and take a walk failing it.
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Just got back from the cliff. Great conditions!
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Anybody know if zoo york/ blockbuster will be ok in these snowy conditions???
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I wouldn't want to top out. Blockbuster should be dry I would have thought, but can't imagine much else. It'd be hard to warm up properly.
Thick mist over the Chevin this morning, so conditions won't be too clever
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Has anyone been on Terry this week? Or would anyone like to take a punt on whether or not it will have a big wet streak on it tonight? Heading out in half an hour...
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What were your findings? Assume it was dryish at Caley?
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I went to the crag in the end. It was wholly dry, but conditions were a bit weird. I didn't have greasy or wet fingers, but it showed up my paw prints as ugly black marks. No wind, cold, I guess with high humidity.
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Thiking of heading for a first visit tomorrow, anyone know if it was dry today? Cheers
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Was very green midday today
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Thanks for the reply, probably stick to the county, sunny day at bowden instead.
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Was at Caley this afternoon, although left as it started to hail very softly... The rock was clean and dry and the friction was fantastic. Chalk and no seepage at all on ben's groove, secret seventh, blockbuster etc. Did confessions of a specimen hunter, never seen it before despite having walked past it loads! Will try and seek out two squirrels next I reckon.
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Anyone been since the latest snow?
Might nip down tonight and brush the worst off a few topouts and holds and see how it is tomorrow.
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I'm looking to get out tomorrow. Let us know what you find.
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Turns out I was on stay at home Dad duties last night and this morning so haven't been over.
Cracking morning Guiseley way though. I imagine there will be plenty in at Caley depending on snow melt.
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Up at roadside now. Most of the tops are snow free and problems in the Bens Groove area arre dry
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what was dry at caley today was in mint condition. we brushed snow off the top of creme egg eliminate and two squirrels too. they should be fine now. other than that most things were dry or drying. get to it!
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Anyone been at the crag end today? Was thinking of dropping by tomorrow and doing a circuit of the usual stuff; the pinch, horn, flapjack, two squirrels etc..
Ta.
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Was there on Friday. Horn should be OK. We brushed the snow off 2S but not sure if it will be in condition yet. Pinch was taking heavy drainage all over the holds. Don't think we walked past Flapjack. Roadside will be nice but if you want to go to Crag then I'd suggest that some stuff will be in and some won't.
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Nice one Will, cheers!
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Thinking of heading to caley tomorrow, if anyone heads up there today can you say how its looking please.
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Was there yesterday, very muddy underfoot but most of the rock was dry with excellent friction. New Jerusalem was wet from seepage but everything else we came across was good.
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Was at the Crag boulders on Wednesday, some things were climbable but quite a bit of snow around still..
The Pinch, Horn, Pine Tree Arete, Two Squirrels, Creme Egg bloc and Sugarloaf were dry. Pedestal Arete was climbable bar the top out.
Some stuff was completely soaked including Mr Smooth, Flapjack Traverse.
Didn't climb at the Roadside but that looked a lot drier.
Conds were a bit weird generally..
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thanks guys not really been before so keen to just try lots of new things
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thanks guys not really been before so keen to just try lots of new things get spanked on Forked Lightning Crack
Fixed that for you!
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thanks guys not really been before so keen to just try lots of new things get spanked on Forked Lightning Crack in the top car park after dark
Fixed that for you!
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Been a couple of nice clear days in South Yorkshire the last couple of days. How have things further north been and on the back of this is Caley likely to be dry and worth a visit this weekend?
Forecast looks good, but I know its North facing.
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Go check it out, Almscliff is always there as plan b.
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I haven't been but it hasn't rained since Tuesday as far as I can remember. I would imagine it's dry but bring a brush stick as it hasn't had much attention over the last few weeks.
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@andyd : Cheers for the insight.
@SA Chris : Almscliff was plan B from the start.
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We were there yesterday. The crag was in amazing condition, brisk NW winds helped. Most things were dry and clean - a couple of things still a bit soggy on top but loads to go at. Only went to the Ben's Groove area at Roadside but it was similar, unless it rains before the weekend I doubt you'd end up bailing to the cliff.
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\o/ Great cheers sjw
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Still dry (no rain last night). It was raining at Bolton Abbey further up the Wharf river so Barden venues will take a while to dry out if anyone is considering them
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Had a lovely day at Caley thanks for the conditions reports andyd & sjw.
Now who was it who recognised me? Sorry fort not being overly chatty.
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yeah thanks for the report. Went to Caley yesterday also for the first time this winter. Great to see so many people around at roadside :)
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Had a lovely day at Caley thanks for the conditions reports andyd & sjw
yeah thanks for the report. Went to Caley yesterday also for the first time this winter. Great to see so many people around at roadside :)
No problem and glad to hear it. We popped up to the crag again today and it was very still and moist so you definitely picked the right day to go!
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Had a lovely day at Caley thanks for the conditions reports andyd & sjw.
Now who was it who recognised me? Sorry fort not being overly chatty.
That was me.
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Gopping yesterday.
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Looks mint out this morning. Dry out. Heavy ish frost but no useful wind. Avoid it til midday I reckon
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Any knowledge on conditions for Caley this weekend?
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Mostly mint today
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would really like to head out there this afternoon. Will it be any good in the fog? Otherwise i'll console myself at the cliff.
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would really like to head out there this afternoon. Will it be any good in the fog? Otherwise i'll console myself at the cliff.
no
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Anyone know what condition are like? Thinking about heading over tuesday as the weather looks good. Not been before so not aware of what its like for drying :-\
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would really like to head out there this afternoon. Will it be any good in the fog? Otherwise i'll console myself at the cliff.
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I did end up going in the end. The mist had lifted but had left some rather active green stuff all over Otley wall and Psycho. It was pretty dry otherwise and was just getting greasy again when it got dark.
I'll be heading out again on Tues I think Joe, it's a great place! If it stays dry on monday then it should be fine.
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Is it worth a trip there tomorrow? Forecast seems to have changed slightly.
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In the persistent wind (of Thursday), how long do you think it will take the crag to dry?
Come to visit the girlfriends family for a few days, and desperate to get some bouldering done while I am here, but the weather looks against me.
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Looks set to piss down all day today and tomorrow pretty much up until midnight Thursday. Cloudy and 90% humidity Thursday, I don't think Caley will dry!
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In the persistent wind (of Thursday), how long do you think it will take the crag to dry?
Come to visit the girlfriends family for a few days, and desperate to get some bouldering done while I am here, but the weather looks against me.
I may sound like a stuck record, but if it's windy and it stops raining for 1/2 - 1 hour there will be dry stuff at Almscliff (just oert road)... Caley is much more fickle..
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Cheers gents.
A trip oer't road might be in order.
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Caley. Dry? In this weather???!!!!! [hollow laugh] I ended up climbing at Baildon Bank this weekend. D'ya hear me: Baildon F'kin Bank! That's the lengths a moderately sane man has been driven to in search of dry rock that isn't in the teeth of a Force Ten gale.
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Contrary to the weather forecast, it is raining in this area today. I'd imagine the cliff is probably wet at present too...
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How are the conditions, has anyone been recently? Thanks
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How are the conditions, has anyone been recently? Thanks
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It rained a lot this morning, but it's been beautiful all day. I'd guess it'd be wet.
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Most things at Caley Crag dry this afternoon, Mint Conditions!
We were on: Scary Canary, Two Squirrels, The Prow, all were fine. :2thumbsup:
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hopefully still good tomorrow! Thank you! :)
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Dry all night too. It's on!
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Dry all night too. It's on!
Get out quick before the sun plays on it...
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What is this 'sun' you speak of TT? I've heard talk of such a phenomenon this year, but it always seems to be gone before I leave work :shrug:
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How are conditions today is the wind down there bad? (should we pack tent pegs?)
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Pretty gusty, sure you will be able to find some sheltered spots.. Clear skies at the moment.
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Great nick today, much improved on last weekend. Get it before the rain returns!
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Really good nick today! started raining about 1700
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Good nick today? I thought it was warm, humid and kinda sucked!!! Last weekend was way better.
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What day were you out? Last Sunday I was in a t-shirt the whole day, today at least I occasionally needed a jacket and hat. And the rock is much drier and less green.
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Weird today. Last Saturday was warm but felt loads better than today. Let's be honest grit season is vanishing quickly!
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Caley season's just getting going I'd say! Forecast to get colder again later this week.
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Haha. Fair do's I was getting ready to embrace 45min walk-ins and get on the moors!!
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Was at Caley today, stuff kinda dry but not quite there yet. Green tops on most things, but bit of a brush and another day without rain and it should be ok :)
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Casting the bones, anyone know if much'll be dry tomorrow?
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Anyone been during this recent dry spell? Since Sunday 21/11/14 at least.
Keen to head there tomorrow or weekend. Thanks
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One of my mates was on Ju Ju Club today. Will see if he can pay.
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It rained in Otley this morning, will have a gander tomorrow morning
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quite green and a bit damp everywhere first thing but should be decent if it is not too foggy today and over night
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Connistas on Thursday were a bit grim. Nathaniel had to warm up on Zoo York as everything else was gop. Did all the moves on Ju Ju Club but couldn't top out through the slime.
It sounds like its not doing too bad if Palmstrong's post is anything to go by though.
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Does Terry get thoroughly beminged after persistent rain, such as we've been having. I look to have a free afternoon on Saturday and conditions for the morning look fairish. Is it even worth bothering?
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Yeah Terry needs a dry spell. The top gets green, but the main issue is the wall of slime to the right which makes advances on the start. Don't forget Caley faces due North.
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I can't believe you try and make werkend plans based on a forecast on Wednesday, it's rarely accurate on Friday afternoon!
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I'm pretty confident Terry will be minging on Saturday.
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Nothing wrong with some mid-week optimism to tide us over to Friday when the reality of it all will sink in.
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I think you should contact MysticMegWeather or whoever supplies forecasts for the express/mail... They seem to be cock on all the time...
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You can always go to Earl if it rains remember.
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Will, if you want to carry out a public service (perhaps one in your own self interest too) Terry dries off faster if some of the munge at the top of the climb is cleaned off when wet with a towel/soft brush.
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Will, if you want to carry out a public service (perhaps one in your own self interest too) Terry dries off faster if some of the munge at the top of the climb is cleaned off when wet with a towel/soft brush.
Yeah Will. Get brushing. then call me
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I think you should contact MysticMegWeather or whoever supplies forecasts for the express/mail... They seem to be cock on all the time...
Nathan Rao reckons this will be the MOST EXTREME WINTET EVER again, like it was last year.
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Friday's optimism is now Almscliff :'(
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Tomorrow looks pretty promising to me. Plenty of wind to dry, and 'wintry' showers mostly bounce off the rock.
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It was all very wet today, crag and roadside. A few things looked climable but it was so cold in the wind I didn't bother putting my shoes on. Also it kept raining on and off and it was soaking the rock as opposed to bouncing off it.
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Just drove past Caley (twice) and it's gopping. Got out of the car at Ilkley as the heavens opened, didn't look like clearing up any time soon.
Back home now, should have gone fishing :fishing:
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About to head to Almscliff. Fingers crossed
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I imagine it'll be fine. From Manc > hull it cleared up by Leeds. There's always Everdry Earl ;)
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Having seen Caley this afternoon and looking at the forecast for the coming days I imagine Caley will be out for a while.
You could just go and plaster everything in chalk to dry it out, that'll work ;)
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Almscliff was bone dry and had been for a few hours. Obviously.
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If only Caley dried as quickly.
Glad you got some climbing done, I couldn't face the Cliff today.
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I got nothing but a stern reminder that if you don't climb indoors or out for weeks on end then you become fucking shite.
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if you don't climb indoors or out for weeks on end then you become fucking shite.
I've noticed this too
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Will, if you want to carry out a public service (perhaps one in your own self interest too) Terry dries off faster if some of the munge at the top of the climb is cleaned off when wet with a towel/soft brush.
RE: Terry
I dug out a load of earth off the top of Terry in mid Oct with a hope that it will help with the drainage and run off. Its a problem I would really be keen to get on but everytime I go it has a lot of run off off the top grassy ledge. Hopefully now the drainage should run off to side. I also abbded down and removed a load or loose lichen and slime, pretty filthy.
I would be keen to know how its fairing as haven't really had a decent window of weather and time these last couple of months. If anyone gets over in the next week or so could you post back.
Thanks
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Last Friday Terry was soaking but only half of it, there was a line straight down the middle. To the left looked relatively dry everything to the right was soaking. So the starting holds and the next holds up and right were wet, and I mean wet.
I did think this defined line of wet/dry was weird, perhaps it is related to your work at the top? Having said that I don't know what it usually looks like after prolonged rain as Ive never bothered to look before!
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Most times I've been to Caley and looked at Terry it seemed to often have run off from the large sod of earth that sat / overhung the top. Holding moisture for days like a sponge and slowly releasing it down the face. I cut it back a bit to expose the top flat pavement, so allowing the water to run off quicker.
If like you say the run off may have moved over to the right it could maybe do with a bit more taking out. Its well below the top of the moor almost like a sub shelf. It could maybe do with a bit of pruning around that area. It seems Caley is getting greener than I remember it 20 years ago. I understand there were a lot less trees and it was more open than it is now.
Does anyone know what the state of play is with the odd bit of pruning?
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Well done on your cleaning efforts Groovedog. I think just about every crag that has trees nearby is getting greener. In some cases it could be lack of traffic (Hammil's Horror at the Glen needs a scrub; the entirety of Guisecliff) but I have heard it suggested that three cleaner air we now enjoy has a part to play as the lower orders of life can thrive more and more. That would explain Terry as it sees enough attention.
Maybe we're just not doing enough caretaking?
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Saw Will's post about it being a bit damp today, hoping to jump on Crystal method or ju-ju club after work tomorrow. A heads up if anyone goes tomorrow would be great!
cheers
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What time would you get there from work? My neck and shoulder is playing silly buggers again so haven't really made any plans but really want to get out.
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The oracle of whim says head west will
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WILL TERRY BE DRY TOMORROW?
Now that I've got your attention, please consider lending your bow saw, loppers, and time to this event tomorrow (10th Jan):
https://www.facebook.com/# (https://www.facebook.com/#)!/events/377298182433709/?fref=ts
If I manage to get there I will try and do some more digging on top of Terry.
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If you're reading this then you may be interested in this:
http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,25262.msg471805.html#msg471805 (http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,25262.msg471805.html#msg471805)
If anybody local is reading, please pay particular attention to the work still required on terry. To brush the top and ab the face should be 30 mins work all in, so not a big ask.
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Terry will be dry this weekend. I can feel it in my waters.
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Can anyone tell me whether caley ll be climbable just now? Keen to get on zoo york but have heard its all green as fuck...
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I was there on Sunday, most things dry at roadside. Didn't get on Zoo York but Ju Ju club, Bens Groove Secret seventh all dry. Don't think any rain since then so should be ok still.
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Zoo York was chalked as if someone had been on it at the weekend, I think it stays fairly dry? At least the lower half?
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Little bit of snow forecast overnight, anyone know how it handles it? Want to get out tomorrow!
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Sorry to ask. Did anybody look at Terry? I went Saturday morning when the whole place was gopped and brushed some mud and snow off the top.
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I went last night and it was dry. Thought I was going to do it, got out left to that side pull thing, remembered I was on my own and didn't dare go any higher!
What has happened at the side? Some kind of massive mud fall? Sorry if you've mentioned this above - I'm on me phone and couldn't be bothered looking
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What has happened at the side? Some kind of massive mud fall? Sorry if you've mentioned this above - I'm on me phone and couldn't be bothered looking
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I dug some of the soil off the top ledge in October time and Will Hunt I think dug a lot more of in that few weeks.
After trying it at the weekend it has definitely improved the drainage / drying of the problem.
How are you getting to the side pull thing, massive span of the two pebbles or an interschmeediate concoction?
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That would be me and groovedog digging out the top! I was a bit worried that there would be crud on the route but from the sounds of your post the holds on the rhs of the climb are clean. A couple of the big holds at the top might still benefit from a brush.
The dirt at the bottom should settle out on its own and grass over in reasonably short order.
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Caley was alright this morning.
Some of the slabs and most of the tops of the boulders were minging and green, top out with care!
The Horn was dry.
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Caley crag boulders are drying out nicely. Shaded faces are still a little damp and some greenness persists.
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Dryness tomorrow please?? From Mancunia it looks like it'll be dry...
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Check the forecast. Supposed to lash it down for a couple of hours in the early hours of the morning. Brightening later with scattered showers. Westerley wind should sort things out on the exposed sections by mid-afternoon.
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Pretty much dry as a bone today up in the woods.
Noticed some white sunglasses hanging on a tree next to Pine Tree Arete
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Thinking of heading to the Crag on Saturday morning or better still the boulders.... Anyone been out? Is it worth a walk from the car to check or better to head elsewhere???
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It's not a huge walk to discover it's wet. But I'd hazard a guess to say it's wet.
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It rained here a lot last night. I'm told (too busy working to look out the window) that there was a fair bit of wet snow falling this morning. Like Andy says, you'll be able to drop by on the way to a more sure bet en route.
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Lots of rain yesterday morning, and it looked gopping when I drove past last evening.
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Like Andy says, you'll be able to drop by on the way to a more sure bet Almscliff en route.
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Is it foolhardy to think about going today? Will the bracken be head high? Will there be swarms of midges? Just thinking about a relatively low grade day out with the family.
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Is it foolhardy to think about going today? Will the bracken be head high? Will there be swarms of midges? Just thinking about a relatively low grade day out with the family.
If it's windy it mught be alright?
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Windy as owt today so the midges won't be an issue. Conditions probably won't be too bad either!
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Anyone been recently? I'm thinking with this wind it might be a good shout.
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It's maxibon today. Get down before the rain tomorrow.
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Maxibon? Fuck me that's a good word. Can you have Megabon or Uberbon to?
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I've definitely experienced unterbon conditions.
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Anyone been in the last few days? Catching the bus out so don't want to turn up and find everything covered in moss.
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It was apparently mint for lamping yesterday.
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it's wet.
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I'd never have guessed. Bodes well for Earl though!
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I'm at Earl now and it's primo.
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Probs a massive long shot but we have a tunnel-visioned quill wanting to go to caley tomorrow - is it fucked?? Not psyched on taking a punt from Sheffield as can't imagine it being dry if there has been lots of snow and/or rain yesterday?
Any info greatly appreciated :)
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Snow that fell overnight has been melting today. You might get on whatever it is you want to get on, you might not. I wouldn't say it was a safe bet. Yorkshire has more to offer that will be in nick.
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Enjoy Almscliff Dunc!
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Haha cheers JB!
Will where would you suggest? The criteria being; somewhere dry and with good problems in the low- mid 7s for me and maddie and problems in the 7s and 8s for pasquill. That he hasn't done. (I know he's done sole fusion and the other 8A at crookrise and cypher at slipstones. The lanky bastard will have done more no doubt)
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Haha cheers JB!
Will where would you suggest? The criteria being; somewhere dry and with good problems in the low- mid 7s for me and maddie and problems in the 7s and 8s for pasquill. That he hasn't done. (I know he's done sole fusion and the other 8A at crookrise and cypher at slipstones. The lanky bastard will have done more no doubt)
Chiasmata has got to be the most popular Yorkshire 8A of recent
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Haha cheers JB!
Will where would you suggest? The criteria being; somewhere dry and with good problems in the low- mid 7s for me and maddie and problems in the 7s and 8s for pasquill. That he hasn't done. (I know he's done sole fusion and the other 8A at crookrise and cypher at slipstones. The lanky bastard will have done more no doubt)
Chiasmata has got to be the most popular Yorkshire 8A of recent
He's done that too!
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Anyone have any view on what Caley might be like tomorrow providing the weather hold out? Looks to be pretty cold and windy with the possibility of snow. Probably looking at things around the Zoo York/Blockbuster area.
Any other suggestions would be appreciated too. Almscliff would probably be a bit exposed if the wind kicks up. Shipley Glen, perhaps?
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Weather looks absolute shite tomorrow?
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Right you are... god knows what forecast I looked at earlier!
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It snowed last night, it snowed today. I reckon you would struggle to get liveable conditions at Caley if you airlifted the crag to Spain.
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GO WEST! for any dry rock today I recon...
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'twas as moist as an otter's pocket this morning on my semi regular cycle commute. Needs a longish dry spell to come back into nick and instead what we have is clingy wet foggy murk encouraging the funk :shit:
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Just back from Caley.
I have never seen it so dry and wonderful. Every problem, including the neglected ones have a trail of chalk that marks the way. Even the problem left of New Jerusalem was dry and chalked!
The ferns are barely sprouting too.
That might all change over the coming days but I haven't seen the place like this for a long, long time.
One of the best bouldering venues in the UK (when dry).
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Does anyone know if the ferns have taken over at Caley yet? Will I need a machete if I go later on?
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Drove past yesterday. The ferns are not at max power, but they are pretty close. It doesn't look great.
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Thanks - I popped in late afternoon for a sweaty session: was a bit of a bushwhack. I'll probably default to Almscliff for the rest of the summer now.
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Bracken is down. Went last night on a lantern sesh. Reasonable connies but not boss connies. Climbed in a t-shirt.
The holds are dry, and the bits you'd expect to be wet are wet. Tops are a little green but clean up with a quick brush. Overall, better nick than expected given it had heaved down in the early morning.
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Interesting - I've got a day pass tomorrow and it was an option I'd discounted as not being ready yet.
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Interesting - I've got a day pass tomorrow and it was an option I'd discounted as not being ready yet.
Do you have any particular problem in mind? On the way out I walked past New Jerusalem and of course the left hand side wall that you put your foot on was soakingly soaked, so bear in mind that it's not bone dry all over. As an aside, that hold is an absolute jug now. Proper incut positive bucket :no:
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I should have saved it for the flash....
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Nowt special, potential circuiting / getting up a few things - and TBH probably crag not roadside if I end up there.
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Anyone care to hazard a guess on what it will be like tomorrow? Was hoping to try Zoo York.
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IF you go jack let us know what it’s like please - may be there on Monday night.
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Grey and humid and possibly drizzling today but fresh Northerlies and clear air / 60% humidity tomorrow could help a lot.
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Thanks Fiend. If i chance it i'll put an update on here Tom.
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I was on Zoo York on Friday and it was completely clean and dry, will be returning on Sunday and I expect it to be the same
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Area looked good driving past in the car today, couldn't see boulders too clearly but I imagine anything regularly climbed / chalked would be fine. Crookrise was a sauna in the sun but perfect when any clouds came across. Also fuck gritstone.
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Yeah, decent conditions up on the roadside stuff today.
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Anyone been in the past few days that could offer an opinion on likely connies tomorrow?
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Anyone been in the past few days that could offer an opinion on likely connies tomorrow?
It was mint on Sunday and it's been in good nick for the past couple of weeks, so it should be fine.
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Cheers mate, I'll give it a whirl... I'll try and put a connies update on afterwards ready for the weekend
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tomtom was there today and said it was good but had his arse handed to him.
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Anyone been in the last few days? Ta
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It'll be fucking rank.
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Yeah it was awful. Went to almscliff instead.
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How was da cliff holding up?
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My guess would be "dry but really flipping windy".
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Anyone been to Caley the last few days? Dry? Gopping? Hoping to get out on Sunday if its not gonna be too baltic.
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It was dry when I drove past on Tuesday and hasn't rained since.
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I haven't been, but it hasn't rained at all for the whole week and is due to be dry all weekend. I can't imagine anything being wet.
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It was dry yesterday
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Thanks, sounds prime! Hopefully it will be sheltered from the wind.
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If anyone is up this morning it would be good to know what, if anything, is dry today.
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Roadside looks dry from parking.
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Bumped into James and Zora at the parking. Crag section report is that steep stuff is dry, slabs are wet. Slapstick arete dry etc.
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If anyone is heading to Caley tomorrow please give an update
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It'll be wet.
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Go to Almscliff..
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Nice and windy for it too...
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Didn't look totally soaking from the road on my drive into work but very dark clouds over head.
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It'll be wet.
Okay, slightly less facetious reply. Am at Roadside now. Basically all the perma dry stuff is, well, dry. Waite, Forked Lightning, Blockbuster, etc. Zoo is okay. Ben's soaked and green same for Secret Seventh. Crystal looks okay.
However, few spots of rain falling. Very strong wind about which put me off the Cliff. I wouldn't bother if you're not local.
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I take it back, Ben's is dry!!
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Thanks Bradders! All good to know
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General air of dampness yet again today. Really still, warm, humid, midges... :shit:
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Was passable at west chevin tonight on eat the light tonight. Grass was dewy though. Stuff seemed fine after a brush
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:off: ...but if anyone finds an extremities glove around the crag or crag boulders it's likely to be mine, can't go look again for atleast a we. Happy to pay postage :)
Conditions actually pretty good yesterday on clean stuff if that helps anyone.