After failed attempts last night to get good reports to go winter climbing either in Wales or the Lakes, Elliot and I opted for a morning session at Woodhouse. Elliot was hoping to take advantage of my recent efforts there, and make a couple of quick ascents.
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| Elliot working hard on Angel Face |
Conditions were perfect, but like yesterday warming up was hard work. Once we ready to let rip, we started at the Sheriff V8/9 6c font 7b/+. To my surprise, I gave a smooth demo sending it first go. Elliot then took full advantage of me beta and sent it second go. I had a quick try on Mango V9 font 7c and got to the crux last 2 moves, but was not to sure that today was the best day with sore skin etc. from yesterday. Instead we went to look at Angel Face V9 6c font 7b+. Again, Elliot was hoping my beta would make this a quick tick today. Valiant efforts were put in, but Failure came right at the end on a couple of goes. When he returns fresh, it will go not problem.
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| Pressing hard to reach the slot |
I had been told about Angel Face Roof Eliminate V9 6c font 7b+. Which, as the name suggests is an eliminate that works in to Angel Face. A hard start under the roof, into a powerful shoulder press allows the slot of Angel Face to be gained. The best hold on the arete is eliminated to give a slightly harder finish, also making the sequence different. A good problem in its own right. I did Angel Face again, as well as the Interface boulder problem V7 font 7a+.
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| Enjoy something a little easier on Interface Boulder Start |
As we both ran out of steam, the snow came. Given a natural end to a great morning.
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