Old quarry's old climbs

Trad Shift

weird start, shifting back from winter to trad (Traditional Climbing) just spent the best winter season ever from Norway (Rjukan) to the Lake District to Peak district to Scotland (Ben Nevis) the jewel in the crown. 

Out today on some new routes, deans just climbed a first, ie new route. Yes, there are still routes out there unclimbed and unclaimed. Weve had discussions at great length, ive gone with E1 6a, deans on the fence with E1 5b. I watched, he climbed then i seconded, its a 6a, deffo. The climb is yet to be named.

Arrived at the crag, not climbed here before, secret location. Deans done some great prep work clearing routes unseen for many a day. First route led by dean in fine style, HVS. I seconded, not nice top out, grassy shitty.

Next route deans un climbed un named route, dean led again in fine style on crimpy holds. I seconded and popped on the top move, (crux). Re evaluated and moved out over the top. Dean led well here as i would have gone for a swing if i had led it. Very crimpy moves, i under estimated them and paid for it.

Ok

More to follow so watch this space, new routes and new climbing styles.