Despite the darkening skies, we took the gamble to try and get a climb done in Vivian Quarry today. We were working on the theory that if the heavens opened, at least the routes are single pitch and with only a short dash back to the car park. We climbed 'Mental Lentils' HVS (5a) which is part trad and part bolted. It's very polished these days but has all the holds when you need them and is a great little route. Just what we were looking for.
After lowering down, we were keen for another route though! 'Psychotherapy' was looking tempting, but I couldn't remember what grade it was and was also concerned that we didn't really have time to go for it. With Tim's persuasive powers at work, I soon found myself tying in and making the first moves.
The first bolt is rather high, but I'd managed to get a small wire in to help things along. The route is fantastic, with great holds - it's just that most of them are very small! With the threat of rain, the pressure of time and the fact that a small crowd of spectators had gathered over by the dive centre, I had to climb quickly!
I was soon back on the ground having climbed the route and recieved a round of applause from the crowd for my efforts! An all before the rain arrived an hour later!
Vivian Slate Quarry:
- Mental Lentils HVS (5a)
- Psychothearpy E2 (5b)
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