[Tris]

Following the NW Area BMC meeting last night, it looks like Frogsmouth Quarry in Runcorn will finally get restored and re-equipped.

This would make a great sport climbing venue for the North West. (20 routes in the F6a-F6c+ range and 13 routes in the F7a-F7c range) There are also a few trad routes.

The re-equipping/bolting proposal was very positively received with the overwhelming majority (if not everyone) in favour. It is estimated that it would cost around £800 in hardware to equip the quarry. The BMC have said they would be able to contribute some (if not all) of the funding.

I have created a Wiki to keep people up to date with what's going on http://cheshireclimbing.wetpaint.com/. Please feel free to contribute to the Wiki.

A bolt fund will also hopefully be created in the near future and details of this and how to donate will be posted on the Wiki.

Big thanks to Goi Ashmore for his time and effort in getting this moving.

[Scouse D]

Sounds great. My first experience of bolted climbing was at Frogsmouth ,which is probably why it took me another 15 years to try it again. Seem to remember one route being protected by an ice screw...

[Tris]

I believe the ice screw is still there 

[BenF]

Yup, the ice screw was still there last time I looked, probably the best bit of protection there these days.

[Tris]

Initial feedback is that work is likely to start on this early in the new year.

[Andy F]

Talking to Mark Hounslea at the wall today he said they're going with spiral glue-ins as the mechanical bolts came out rather easily  . It'll be a nice place to get some training in over the summer 

[Tris]

Talking to Mark Hounslea at the wall today he said they're going with spiral glue-ins as the mechanical bolts came out rather easily  . It'll be a nice place to get some training in over the summer 

Yeah - that's right, these ones from Jim Titt will be used (if you look on the wiki there are the results of the strength testing if you are interested in that kind of thing  )

[Tris]

Update - for anyone that is interested in helping with the restoration, the work will start on Sunday February 7th 2010.

Full details are on the wiki here:

http://cheshireclimbing.wetpaint.com/page/BMC+Working+Day+2010

[Tris]

Just a reminder that the restoration starts this Sunday at 10am. If anyone is interested in helping out, please come down - tea & cake will be provided...

http://www.thebmc.co.uk/News.aspx?id=3490

[Tris]

The bolting project/workshop starts this Sunday 25th April at 10am, please come and help out. If anyone is interested in learning how to bolt, now is your chance.... everyone welcome (sorry no cakes this time)...

Directions and more information here:

http://cheshireclimbing.wetpaint.com/page/Frogsmouth+Quarry

[Richie Crouch]

I've got a box of charity money towards the rebolting in the V12 shop @ Awesome Walls.

Let me know if you want to pick it up and pass it on to whoever is supplying the bolts or if I can cash it and sort a cheque out for you.

I've got to work all weekend sadly so can't help out on the day I'm afraid

[Tris]

Hi Richie - that's superb!!! Thank you very much for the support 

A lot of the funding for the bolting is coming from the BMC, I'm just getting clarification from them about where these very kind donations should go to and will let you know asap...

Cheers

Tris

[BenF]

I've got a box of charity money towards the rebolting in the V12 shop @ Awesome Walls.

I presumed you were spending that cash on down-toe rock shoes Rich?  I thought the label was just a cover.  Obviously I donated generously to help you out so I want my money back now I know it's going on bolts...   

[Richie Crouch]

We'll be starting up a collection for floodlights at Parisella's next week, so I'm sure you won't mind me rolling your donation over to an equally worthy cause Ben 

[Tris]

7 routes were bolted and had lower-off's installed today with more routes to get done in the week. Click here for details of the routes that have been restored.

Thanks to everyone for their hard work today...

[andy popp]

Brilliant effort everyone. Sorry I couldn't make it, family responsibilities got in the way.

[SpanishJuan]

Any other dates planned?
missed the last note. So I'm posting to be fed updates in future!

[Tris]

I think a few people are heading down on Thursday (daytime) to install some more lower-off's and add the last few bolts. Unfortunately I can't make it due to having a day job 

The next lot of bolts (120) are being ordered this week and then as soon as they arrive a new date for the install of these will be arranged, I will update the thread/wiki when it is known.

Cheers

Tris

[Tris]

The next main bolting event is happening on Sunday 20th June. Hopefully after this the crag restoration should be close to complete!

Please come down and join in - everyone is welcome (please make sure to wear old clothes). A visit to the pub for chips/beer is planned at the end of the day.

Directions here:

http://cheshireclimbing.wetpaint.com/page/Frogsmouth+Quarry

[Tris]

The next main bolting event is happening on Sunday 20th June. Hopefully after this the crag restoration should be close to complete!

Unfortunately the next set of bolts have not yet arrived from Germany so the work planned for this coming weekend has been postponed. The new date is now Sunday 18th July. I will update this thread with confirmation nearer the time...

Thanks

[SpanishJuan]

Bugger

[mrjonathanr]

We'll be starting up a collection for floodlights at Parisella's next week, so I'm sure you won't mind me rolling your donation over to an equally worthy cause Ben 

 Apropos nothing in particular, Troubat used to have massive halogens in front of the central cave, installed for the comp years ago (the first ever competition I believe). A bunch of us went on a road trip a few years later and were stunned to discover they switched on automatically at dusk - wa-hey!

So we just carried on climbing. We didn't know they switched off automatically at midnight. That was quite a surprise

[Andy F]

The next main bolting event is happening on Sunday 20th June. Hopefully after this the crag restoration should be close to complete!

Unfortunately the next set of bolts have not yet arrived from Germany

Thanks

Tsk, typical German shoddyness and lack of efficiency 

[SpanishJuan]

The next main bolting event is happening on Sunday 20th June. Hopefully after this the crag restoration should be close to complete!

Unfortunately the next set of bolts have not yet arrived from Germany
Thanks

Tsk, typical German shoddyness and lack of efficiency 

Lost within the royal mail 

[Tris]

Tsk, typical German shoddyness and lack of efficiency 

Apologies - I am told the appropriate disciplinary actions have been taken...