don't fall headfirst into the ground too often.
Now while we have you,Dont use big tick marks, or overbrush holds. Dont use a chalk ball to mark out footholds. Umm take away all your rubbish
I'm still struggling a little to find 'local' boulders/crags and guides - but I'll keep looking.
Bridestones Nr Todmorden, sometimes also referred to as the Kebs, is probably your nearest place - great spot.. but it has erosion problems so make sure your boots are clean (mud/sand on shoes acts like sandpaper) and it also needs a day or so to dry (the rock is a bit fragile so never go when its damp...).http://www.yorkshiregrit.com/bridestones.html
Cheers guys - lots of great info.I'm in Bury and can travel within a 50 mile radius, but I'd rather stay local if I can. I've a lot of time on my hands having just been made redundant so crags nearer to home are better, as are indoor walls.Just need to get my ass into gear and go and buy some boots etc... hopefully in the next few days.
Quote from: tomtom on March 02, 2011, 07:13:59 pmBridestones Nr Todmorden, sometimes also referred to as the Kebs, is probably your nearest place - great spot.. but it has erosion problems so make sure your boots are clean (mud/sand on shoes acts like sandpaper) and it also needs a day or so to dry (the rock is a bit fragile so never go when its damp...).http://www.yorkshiregrit.com/bridestones.html Just checked out that link - amazing and thanks!