Wow – June already! A glance at the blog would suggest I’ve been slacking since our return from Italy, with only a couple of posts through April and May. Admittedly they were memorable Scottish Island trips, ticking my final route in the original Hard Rock with Helen on Arran…
… and starting the mopping up effort on the gaps in the second edition.
Here’s a quick photo catch up to fill in some gaps, many of which capture time spent combining climbing action whilst wearing one of my “other hats”.
Fun session at the Harrow Wall climbing festival, catching up with CACs newest Ambassador
My first amble over Mill Hill after being away is always an opportunity to reconnect with The Peak
Great to visit Masson Lees to meet the new owners and hear about the improved access being funded by the BMC Access and Conservation Trust.
Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Michelle’s accident and celebrating her remarkable life since
A foray to the esoteric and newly cleaned Lester Mill (the first of many visits to post-industrial holes in the ground!)
Sizzling at Hobson Moor for the season opener in the Rucksack Club Wednesday evening climbing meets.
… and on to New Mills Torrs under more clear skies
A few routes with local volunteers ahead of the BMC Area Meetings in the Peak (Over Owler Tor), North West (Wilton) and Lakes (Castle Rock)
A glorious long weekend flying the BMC flag as guests of the CC to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of their Helyg hut.
Here’s Helen savouring the exposure on the classic Crackstone Rib
… and leading the final crux pitch on Nea
More scorchio weather for a Yorkshire mini-break, enjoying the welcome breeze on Attermire Scar
Further quarry action at Horseshoe, for the official opening of improved wheelchair access, and catching up with Jon and Luke from the GB Paraclimbing Team for some routes and banter – inspiring and humbling.
https://www.thebmc.co.uk/en/gb-paraclimbers-wheelchair-access-horseshoe-quarry
A silver-lining for our early exit from Pabbay was a chance to join the ClimbOut festival for a brilliant sense of buzz in the community.
Fun to catch up with another CAC Ambassador, Finlay Wild, to record an episode of his Mountain Goat podcast series on the 10th Anniversary of Climbers Against Cancer, and enjoy a few routes on Castle Rock with him and Paul.
An opportunity to welcome visiting Irish climbers, John and Jeremy, to Stanage for some Classic Rock ticks while also raising funds for CAC.
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