Things have been pretty hectic over the last couple weeks with work etc. So not as much time to get out. The beginning of the month took me to the Peak to shadow a Gold DofE practise expedition in some pretty horrible weather. Since then, the weather has been improved. I've had the odd session at Woodhouse in between route setting and site visits, but have been feeling a bit weak still. A quick morning visit to Heptonstall helped pick me up, with ascents of some routes I had not done before. Holdless E4 6a, Just Jump E4 6b and No Safety, No Surprise E5 6b are not in the current guide, but will be nice additions to the new guide.
Tuesday saw a turn around for me at Woodhouse. An early start gave top conditions on the Clingen Face. After warming up, I rattled through Angel Face, Angel Face Reverse, Angel's Crossing Extention and Angel Face Roof Eliminate, all 7b+. With a couple of 7b's and 7a+'s it was a great session.
Today I went to Troller's Gill with Ed not expecting much after setting Wednesday and climbing in the wall a little yesterday. I felt sluggish warming up, but thought I'd get stuck into Kick My Habit 7c anyway. It was pretty dirty and dusty at I put the draws in, but after a good brush and quick climb through the tricky sections it felt fine. I had a good rest, then sent it first go. Pretty psyched with that. I had a quick play on Mhoody Dhoo 8a+ next. I could link the first 3 bolts and do the finish up Angel Heart, but there are 2 or 3 moves in the middle I can't work out. I pulled a big hold off today, so the way I would have done it no longer exists. It's a bit gutting, but I might work it out yet.
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