I'd also be grateful for any suggestions on venues for a bit of snowballing this weekend, we're bouldering around V4/5 :)
Maximum winds above 400mI.e. looking hopefull for drift formation today
Northeasterly winds will be strong to gale with speeds 35 mph, gusts to 45 to 55 mph.
I'm pretty sure it was getting on for a fortnight after the last dump that the last platforms even got built.
With the wind direction being as it is it may be dry.
I might walk up later.
With the wind direction being as it is it may be dry.
I might walk up later.
Let us know if its V4 or V5 if you do. :P
Are you taking the piss, you know it would get a Font grade, maybe as much as 6a+.
Anyone know any random Spannish types and can lend me some Accrapi.
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I skiied along the top of Curbar today, when I got to Froggatt it had a cornice!
I'll be off out to do some shovelling at 2pm tomoro, if anyone fancies it.
I'll be off out to do some shovelling at 2pm tomoro, if anyone fancies it.
Where yo heading?
Conditions update Thursday 9th.
I got out for a stroll yesterday, and had a scout about.
Basically the rock was bone dry and warm to the touch, but we need some snow shifting while its still soft.
I'm going to head for above and beyond around 2pm. the possibly head up to burb north
very warm up there but hopefully will cool before it all melts.my weather forecasting mate says there's going to be more carnage next week as the cold air reloads and comes back for round two, so you'll be good I reckon..
very warm up there but hopefully will cool before it all melts.my weather forecasting mate says there's going to be more carnage next week as the cold air reloads and comes back for round two, so you'll be good I reckon..
Particularly enjoyed some of the lobs off Ai No Corrida!
Shame on all those that did not shovel!
Shame on all those that did not shovel!
Shame on you if you visited a Peak crag sans-shovel!
Loads more snow forecast for the weekend.
Has the snow always created drifts like it has the last few years or is it just the wind has been blowing in the right direction?
Good luck, guys, but I fear you may be too late.
For those of you who professed ignorance:Quincy Jones with louis Johnson ai no corrida (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZW5i1vbbKM#)
the platform beneath Nefertiti is holding up well, no danger of it disappearing I would have thought. Good effort by the builders. Unfortunately the route was wet but the bottom half dried out enough for a 20 minute play just before dark
What about One More Inch?
Primo snowballing connies on the way (in case you'd not seen a newspaper or news report in the last few days :D )
http://www.snow-forecast.com/maps/static/uk/next3to6days/snow
Wrong thread shirley ;)?
Don't you want this one (http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,16505.75.html)
I tried to drive up to Foxhouse yesterday for a look, but couldn't get past Owler Bar due to drifting across the uphill bend. I dare say it's better today though.
Three blind mice probably good to go with plenty of pads. Anyone keen for a smash and grab tomorrow afternoon? I should be able to get there for 4.30.
Three blind mice probably good to go with plenty of pads. Anyone keen for a smash and grab tomorrow afternoon? I should be able to get there for 4.30.
Bit cheeky considering we've never met, but if id could grab a lift from meersbrook area id be well keen! Was chomping at the bit today but went out to find the van had a flat battery and my partner won't be about for a jump start until tomorrow eve. Can supply a couple of pads.
Three blind mice probably good to go with plenty of pads. Anyone keen for a smash and grab tomorrow afternoon? I should be able to get there for 4.30.
Bit cheeky considering we've never met, but if id could grab a lift from meersbrook area id be well keen! Was chomping at the bit today but went out to find the van had a flat battery and my partner won't be about for a jump start until tomorrow eve. Can supply a couple of pads.
It's not cold enough to build up any decent snow I don't think. Sun is due to be out tomorrow afternoon so I imagine a lot will melt. And then a big temp jump on Sunday.
Plus 1.Not the eastern edges quite, but definitely sticking and way more than an inch lying higher up. Just back from a run past Ringinglow and I'd say up to 4 inches plus more where it's drifting. Not wanting to get too technical, but it seems like good quality snow - sticky rather than sugary. The sort of stuff that balls up in the tread on your shoes so that that you go flying unexpectedly...
Been snowing all day / night here in West sheffield but only about an inch lying on the ground (melting as fast as it falls).
However not sure what's happening out there at higher altitudes. Be good to get some feed back on here on connies on the eastern edges.
That said, forecast to be 10 degrees onSaturdaySunday, so there's a very limited window. It's due to carry on dropping until tomorrow lunch then would need some drying time for the rock, by which time it might have all melted unless you get a big enough platform built in time.
This assessment may have been too hasty. Wind went into a better direction last night and strengthened significantly. Plus another 5” of snow in colder temps. Footage from Northern Yob’s farm just in showing bare hill tops and drifts big enough to bury his car…I can confirm full drifting up here, wind was easterly/north easterly! Our road runs north south and has filled in with up to 6ft of really good snow in places ( snow cave for the kids) might be good out there, there’s certainly lots of potential given the conditions…
Just gotta hope the snow can survive the predicted uptick in temps
Trick would be to get out this afternoon and shovel like crazy, get cornices knocked off, rock bare
How are the roads out Remus?
looks mega - is parking at burbage bridge and walking in along the top of the crag not feasible atm?
I'm keen to check them out, I've also never done nicotene stain as well. I might try and clean that up along with enthusiast and right fin.
I can bring pads, but haven't found any other willing participants so not sure how many I can carry in and out.
Also gotta get there from london, so hope the roads aren't a disaster.
looks mega - is parking at burbage bridge and walking in along the top of the crag not feasible atm?
I'm keen to check them out, I've also never done nicotene stain as well. I might try and clean that up along with enthusiast and right fin.
I can bring pads, but haven't found any other willing participants so not sure how many I can carry in and out.
Also gotta get there from london, so hope the roads aren't a disaster.
Last time there was any snowballing was 13 years ago
Built a good platform under three blind mice. It was looking nice and dry when I left, would have had a go if I had pads and shoes with me.
Also built a bit of a platform under ai no corrada. There was quite a bit of snow stuck to the face which I couldnt get too, might melt off and dry out but it was pretty drippy when I left.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/TfMKbg9DKAyaSW1AA
Thanks for digging the snow off the top of Remus. I don't think any of the 30+ (!) people there today would have got anything done if you hadn't.
Although Will did say there was some dry rock over at Burbage West too. Something about a nice 7B wall on sidepulls, that drops off at the break..