I realise I probably need to have a proper look and go on these but I'm keen for a bit of inspiration / inside knowledge...I've picked what I understand are a few of the easier Yorkshire limestome 8bs with a view to getting onto / into 1 or 2 of them over winter / next year; think I've decided Yorkshire is a better bet than North Wales (where I mainly climb) for 8b and above - too much hassle with tides and conditions.I prefer sustained rather than cruxy and therefore long rather than short but beggars can't be choosers and more than anything I guess I want something that I can be reasonably confident about with regard to conditions i.e. won't seep or key holds don't seep, isn't impossible if the sun's about, is reasonably sheltered etc (this is sounding awfully like Spain but we'll ignore that).I saw someone on Ecstacy earlier this year and it looks excellent, great position and I eyed up Full Tilt which looks like a very cool line (though prone to seepage?) Anyway, any thoughts on relative difficulty of these 4 routes, their style and likelihood of being climbable at different times of year would be much appreciated. I'm guessing Kilnsey is out of the question for some time now?By the way I haven't climbed 8b before so this whole thing may be more optimistic than realistic but I'm keen for a bash Cheers!
I've picked what I understand are a few of the easier Yorkshire limestome 8bs with a view to getting onto / into 1 or 2 of them over winter / next year; think I've decided Yorkshire is a better bet than North Wales (where I mainly climb) for 8b and above - too much hassle with tides and conditions.
Corintheon Groove: Next.What is wrong with it?
My little 8b in Dyserths been forgotten about already
Quote from: Doylo on December 05, 2011, 06:30:08 pm My little 8b in Dyserths been forgotten about already You should get used to that.
My little 8b in Dyserths been forgotten about already Not one for Keith though.
Quote from: Doylo on December 05, 2011, 06:30:08 pm My little 8b in Dyserths been forgotten about already Not one for Keith though.Is that 8b now?
Quote from: Adam Lincoln on December 05, 2011, 06:39:19 pmQuote from: Doylo on December 05, 2011, 06:30:08 pm My little 8b in Dyserths been forgotten about already Not one for Keith though.Is that 8b now?You being a dozy fucker and thinking of Throbber's route that you tried?
No, honest guv. Its cos its hard then?
Quote from: Doylo on December 05, 2011, 06:43:13 pmQuote from: Adam Lincoln on December 05, 2011, 06:39:19 pmQuote from: Doylo on December 05, 2011, 06:30:08 pm My little 8b in Dyserths been forgotten about already Not one for Keith though.Is that 8b now?You being a dozy fucker and thinking of Throbber's route that you tried?Yep, dozy fucker.Whats the 8b there? Have i seen it? Must be at waterfall bit is it?
Those crags will still get more traffic than Detritus Wall. 3nd ascent of Alberta Rose before 2015, place yer bets!!
Quote from: Doylo on December 05, 2011, 06:37:22 pmThose crags will still get more traffic than Detritus Wall. 3nd ascent of Alberta Rose before 2015, place yer bets!!My money's on one of - Pete, Neil, Caff, Ally, Jim, or a one of a whole bunch of other psyched n.walians. Being as its right next to one of the best 7b+'s in the country and I claimed it as being one of the best 7c's in the country, it'll see some attention now the word's out about the handline access. Tenner? Come to think pof it Keith's said he's super keen to go back to Ocean of Emotion and Alberat Rose. Speaking of which .....