I haven't posted anything for a while so rather than a complete run down I'll just give you a few highlights from the last week or so. Last weekend Keith and Jeff came up for a navigation course and, despite the perfect visibility and glorious sunshine, a lot was learnt. In the Ullswater area we looked in detail at contour interpretation, timing, use of the compass, pacing and many other things. We also covered what to do when, despite your best efforts, you get lost. All that remains is for them to go and practice what they learnt, they might actually be looking forward to some mist and rain now!
Earlier last week Glen and I had a great day out in Langdale. The brief was an easy one with plenty of climbing and abseiling required. We visited Cathedral Quarry initially as the overnight rain had left things pretty damp. Once the rock dried out made our way to Upper Scout crag and climbed a couple of the excellent routes there. A particularly good effort by Glen on the second steeper one!
An unexpected day off earlier this week saw myself and fellow instructor Ewen heading to Reecastle Crag in Borrowdale. This short but steep crag is home to some excellent routes on perfect rock, ideal for getting the arms going again at the start of the season. We climbed the Finger Flake Finish, Rack Direct, White Noise and The Rack. The photos above are of me on Rack Direct. Lets hope that this is the start of a long, dry summer!
