Due to the high winds we've been experiencing, especially up here in the Peak District bottom roping looked the best choice.
So Kayak which is graded E1 5b ** on lead just gets the 5b technical grade on bottom rope due to artificial protection in the way of placed gear not being required. The protection is replaced with a fixed anchor at the top, and a rope run out over the break to belay off.
Rope setup for the purpose of bottom roping, ie belaying your climber from the base of the crag.
John making the first technical foot placements onto thin edges before trending out right to the big push to one of the crux moves at around mid way.
Once at the top the climber can be lowered down to the ground in complete safety ready for another attempt. The second attempt is always made easier by the knowledge gained from the first, so on and so on. Constantly building the climbers confidence and improving posture and movement.
Here we are showing the correct use of a carpet ready for the climber to brush there feet on prior to the ascent. This helps prevent erosion of the crag, your feet act like tiny pieces of sand paper if the grit is not removed.
Looking towards Grindleford.
Looking up towards Eyam and Stoneymiddleton.
Back towards Curbar gap.
Just a little windy, feels like Brimham all over again. see previous Blogs from North Yorkshire.
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