Today I did do - Rock Climbing - (again today) - updated (2)

Blue_SV650S · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Karma :

At Portland - not been for a while, we started off over the western side but where it had rained the night/day before, and the sun hadn't made it round yet, it was too wet to climb (it was also bitterly cold over there). So we went to 'the cuttings' (on the eastern side) https://www.rockfax.com/databases/results_crag.html?id=62

I know there are a few that like a spot of climbing, so bound to be people that have done indoors, but anyone else been outdoors climbing recently - was a lovely day for it today? Thumbs Up

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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Do you mean Easton? Not Eastern?
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Blue_SV650S · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Karma :

oooohh ohhhhh ... here is one of me doing it (was emailed it today) - yeay me ! Cool

Come on, lets have a bit more enthusiasm in this thread .. post up pics of you climbing!! Smile

https://www2.bikechatforums.com/download.php?id=71624
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LankyPaddy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Apr 2008 Karma :

I was out in Clwyd yesterday at Worlds end doing some trad limestone, really nice weather and a good day. Pics are on a mates camera at the moment

I've only been down to Portland and climbed in the cuttings once but it was enjoyable.

As you requested; here are some pics from previous trips into the Peak:

Rage (Horseshoe Quarry) - I'm on the right before you ask...
https://postec.nottingham.ac.uk/~en/BCF/rage.jpg

Commander Energy (Roaches)
https://postec.nottingham.ac.uk/~en/BCF/commanderenergy.jpg

Fingers crossed for a good summer, I have climbing plans!
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Blue_SV650S · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Karma :

Blue_SV650S · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Karma :

Went to Portland again today, this time to Blacknor (western side), did some in North, Central and South areas of Blacknor. Thumbs Up

A lot of the pathway down there has fallen away over winter and to be honest, it is pretty treacherous down there at the mo ... I'd say getting between climbs was more dangerous than the climbing today!! Shocked

Anyway, some pics from the day!! Smile

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Blue_SV650S · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Karma :

Bought a more comfy harness today https://www.snowandrock.com/petzl-calidris-harness/harnesses/ski-snowboard-outdoor-sports/fcp-product/4602

I'll let you know how I get on with it at the weekend!! Thumbs Up

Anyone else going/want to go climbing this weekend??? Smile

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Looks fun but I don't have any of the kit at all and knowing my luck I'd end up killing myself Laughing

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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

Me and a friend have been doing indoor climbing once every two weeks for about 6 months.

I reckon we are ready for outdoor top rope climbing but not lead climbing.

Anyone know any good places near the west midlands ?
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Blue_SV650S · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Karma :

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Blue_SV650S · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Karma :

Blue_SV650S · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Karma :

Well, it actually rained last night - typical it has been dry for weeks!! Rolling Eyes

Anyway unperturbed and looking at the forecast, we went anyway!! Cool

Thankfully by the time we got there, it was no longer raining - in fact I don't think it had been raining at Portland for most of the morning as it was drying up well?!? It was however a bit misty and cold at the start.

Where it was wet the night before and the mist, this meant some of the climbing was a bit 'soapy' in places!! Shocked

Still a good day and the sun came out/round by mid afternoon Thumbs Up

- here are some pics!! Smile

Come on people ... some other peoples climbing stores plz!!! Confused

Blue_SV650S · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Karma :

Oh and someone had a pair of 'belay glasses' on (see google pic below) ... she looked a right 'tard, but seem like a good idea!! Thumbs Up

https://www.onthesharpend.com/wp-content/gallery/Gear/IMG_4883.jpg
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Blue_SV650S · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Karma :

Ok, clearly I need to stop posting about climbing ... my-bad! Embarassed

I know, I know ... all BCF want/are interested is:- https://www.itch.com/gimg/1202562851/gallery_437_52_3656.jpg

Very Happy

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Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

I think it's more because you've mistaken BCF for your personal blog.