Hi all,
Due to the poor forecast for North Wales this weekend, we are changing the plan.
This is now a day meet, taking place on Saturday only. And we are heading to the Peak District, more specifically Stanage (TBC) to climb.
There are currently 7 people and 2 cars heading that way, aiming to arrive in the Peaks around 10:30.
If anyone else is interested in coming then get in touch.
Laters,
Karl
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Dear Mercians,
A last minute meet has been organised for the weekend of 5th and 6th April.
Provisionally this will take place at Tremadog, in North Wales. This is a fantastic climbing venue, offering many classic routes, all multi-pitch, yet only 10 meters walk from the road. If you haven't done much climbing outside, then this place will really open your eyes.
Yep, that's how close the road is!
The bunkhouse opposite Eric's Cafe (http://www.ericjones-tremadog.co.uk/) provides basic yet water-tight accommodation that does not have to be booked in advance, and will kind of get us in the mood for camping later in the year. Bring a decent sleeping bag as the place is a bit airy, and your camping stove since there isn't a kitchen. The price will be £7.50, which is pretty good given its location - you could theoretically belay from you bed, although I wouldn't like to try it.
When you energy level wanes, head over the road, and be served beans on toast by a true climbing and BASE jumping legend, Eric Jones.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Jones_(climber)
And don't think this meet is exclusively for climbers. Tremadog is on the quieter side of Snowdonia, and the lesser known gems of the Nantle Ridge, the Rhinogs and Cnicht. If you don't of these then why not try them out, you won't be disappointed.
Now I have said provisionally, because if the forecast is for a downpour in North Wales, but baking sunshine in the Peaks, then we might decide to change the plan. But if this was the case, then the accommodation would be camping, as I don't know of any bunkhouses in the Peaks or Yorkshire.
If there is sufficient interest then I could book us the exclusive use of the side barn, which gives us a little more privacy and does include a kitchen, but then it would be £9.50 pppn.
Let me know if you are interested, why wouldn't you be?
Laters,
Karl
