Snow proof probs list

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lagerstarfish said:
Off topic a bit here...

T_B said:
My mate's got a Fiat Panda and it's like being in a 4x4. Amazing.

Narrow wheels, great in the snow.

Has he actually got a Fiat Panda 4x4 ?

Awesome vehicle and and très populaire dans Les Alpes in the 90's. I can only imagine what the modern version is like.

A friend of mine had someone try to hotwire his (non 4x4) Panda in Aix. Really smashed the ignition up.
So he wired the ignition to the heating leads and you had to have that switched on, then turn on the windscreen wipers to start it.

Made it unstealable, no need for a key, and that thing was really handy for bouncing up rough tracks in the Luberon in search of undiscovered rock. Or firewood.
 
Mint 400 at Froggatt has a nice snow platform under it. The traverse off to the right at the break is a little bit scary but OK. Yesterday, it was too wet on the ledge above Oedipus/Narcissus to reverse the first pitch of Valkyrie.

Snow is in good condition to shovel at the mo. Loads of snow below Long John's l-hand and Polyp Piece if someone wanted to sort out otherwise tricky landings for when the dripping subsides.

Only other thing dry at Froggatt yesterday was Chequers Groove. Anyone have beta on this?

Any other shovelling/climbing get done Ulysses? ::)?
 
Stubbs said:
Almscliff: The usuals:
Demon Wall Roof problems (as long as the snow isn't melting, otherwise you'll get dripped on)
Crucifix Traverse
Keel (minus top out) Think the haul links were climbable too.
Virgin: Cherry Falls, Cherry Falls RH, Ramp Problem, Gaskins 8A
Black wall problems: Dreamtime, BW Dyno and Blackhead should be OK (Blackhead is really good, but scary, must go back to finish).
Jess's Roof.

Add to that Wall of Horrors problems and that awesome slappy problem on the slope between Wall of Horrors and Grape strain.
 
went up to Ramshaw last night and brushed off the Magic Roundabout boulders and Force 9, they should all avoid any run off from melting snow this weekend. Will be trying to flatten off the landing on California Screaming tomorrow so you can avoid sliding down onto the A53.
 
Krank said:
Will be trying to flatten off the landing on California Screaming tomorrow so you can avoid sliding down onto the A53.

Great problem that ;D
 
Anyone know or like to speculate on whether Little Rascal or Electrical Storm are likely to be doable today?
 
Little Rascal - doubtful, Electrical Storm - probably if you clear the top. Leotard legend is likely fine too.
 
Be aware of ES being a bit damp near the start. It's fragile if not dry (as was the case the other winter when a bit came off).
 
Cheers guys and good knowledge re the start and avoiding it when damp.

I actually stuck with plan A and went to Rivelin to do Sparks which had a bit of snow on the slopey pinch/rib but once brushed off was fine beneath.
 
Rivelin Quarries is often a good shout too - Cheeks 'n' Beaks and Nik's Wall being pretty snowproof. The latter unfortunately also being ascent proof.
 
Where in the peak will be (a) accessible and (b) have climbable rock tomorrow..

Or for that matter is any of the Cheshire Sandstone especially snow resistant...?
 
Didn't really look I'm afraid to say, was on a hit and run mission.
Snow lying on holds here and there on the slabs and walls, snow on topouts. I'd imagine Moontan would be ok given general nick but Acid Reign was covered in light stuff, probably brushable if suitably equipped.
Boullder Club very green.
Wouldn't fancy topping out Fump, etc. in the snow.
 
nai said:
Didn't really look I'm afraid to say, was on a hit and run mission.
Snow lying on holds here and there on the slabs and walls, snow on topouts. I'd imagine Moontan would be ok given general nick but Acid Reign was covered in light stuff, probably brushable if suitably equipped.
Boullder Club very green.
Wouldn't fancy topping out Fump, etc. in the snow.

I guess part of the problem is the wind - blown snow that sticks to rock faces, rather than the more gentle falling snow we've had earlier in the week, thats just affected top outs..
 
tomtom said:
Where in the peak will be (a) accessible and (b) have climbable rock tomorrow..

Or for that matter is any of the Cheshire Sandstone especially snow resistant...?

Largely depends how much snow falls (sorry to state the obvious) but usual guidelines will apply - crag based bouldering that doesn't top-out, accessible from the more major roads. Take your pick from the list above.
 
nai said:
Didn't really look I'm afraid to say, was on a hit and run mission.
Snow lying on holds here and there on the slabs and walls, snow on topouts. I'd imagine Moontan would be ok given general nick but Acid Reign was covered in light stuff, probably brushable if suitably equipped.
Boullder Club very green.
Wouldn't fancy topping out Fump, etc. in the snow.


OK cheers.
Did you do it ?
 
Nice one - there's loads of different ways (well at least 3) to do that problem
 

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