Wednesday 10 August 2016

Climbing at Frog Buttress - East

Despite the serene surroundings, we were woken pretty early this morning by the excitable loud chatter of fellow climbers. It reminded us of American climbing camps, especially when an electric guitar started belting wobbly chords after breakfast!


Down at the crag, the climbers dispersed among the different sectors and we had plenty of climbs to choose from. The main cliff area looks stunning, but I suspect that my strength, gear and nerve would only last me to about half height! 


We settled on an area on the eastern part of the cliff, where there looked to be some sunny routes more of our style and grade.


We did four very enjoyable and well protected routes during the course of the day and lunched basking in the dappled sunlight at the base of the cliff.



The hand jamming technique required a bit of getting used to still, but by the end of the day, we were starting to become accustomed to the rock.


We could do with a few more big cams though to stay safe! Some of the cracks just ate them up. That and more water, engery and food...


Frog Rock - East:
- Tardis, 13*
- Electric Mud, 13*
- Electric Lead, 14**
- S**t Heap, 14*

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