Posts Tagged Trident Arete

Harborough

On the first dry day in what felt like years, Jamie, Gareth and I took the opportunity to head over to Harborough again. We were a bit pushed for time, but managed to squeeze in a lead each: Jamie did Trident Eliminate (HS 4b), Gareth did Trident Face (VDiff) and I did Trident Groove (VDiff).

Haydn leading 'Trident Groove' (VDiff).

Haydn leading 'Trident Groove' (VDiff).

I also got to test out my new 'climbing camera', a Mamiya U obtained for a whopping £5 on eBay, and purchased specifically to drag up routes and use in the rain. It seems to have performed admirably for landscapes, and sufficiently for portraits (it's paired with Fuji Velvia Pro400H transparency film for these shots).

Sunset over Steeple Arete.

Sunset over Steeple Arete.

Good fun was had by all, but it became abundantly clear that the evenings are drawing in now, and there won't be much more "after work climbing" this year.

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Harborough Rocks

Harborough Rocks (or Harboro, if that's what floats your boat) was the destination yesterday with Jamie, Gareth and Martin. Being based in Nottingham, I tend to automatically head for God's own rock, gritstone; Harborough is dolomitic limestone and the first time I've climbed on such crazy rock. Turns out, it's flipping brilliant.

Steeple Arete, Harborough Rocks

Jamie and I climbed together, and he was leading again – my mental barrier about leading is still firmly in place! Yet again, a day with no slips, falls or horrible accidents, but I'm still convinced I can't lead anything yet. Trident Arete (VDiff) is a brilliant route, and Pedestal Crack (S 4a) was a nice finish to the day. An inspection of "Easy Chimney" (Mod) to scope out its potential as a simple first lead actually turned into to an impromptu solo – that's kind of a result, surely?  :)

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