Thursday, 14 May 2009

Auchinstarry Quarry

Climbed for a few hours after work with Greg and the rest of the Glasgow climbers....or so it seemed. It was a busy as I've seen it with most of the popular routes being done. We started with Scream (S 4b) which Greg led and I just managed to second. I then led 'Mr ye can walk up round the back' (S) which is a fantastic climb up the crack / flake in the corner. Whilst I was half way up a guy fell off from half way up 'Mr Men' and hit the deck. He seemed OK, a sore ankle was all he suffered. He did manage it later as we were leaving. 

We ventured round the back area of the car park section and started up an unknown rote. A lack of gear meant we had to retreat but we will have a look with a top rope soon. 

We finished off with 'Slinky Lizard' (HS 4b*), again with Greg leading. I'm sure this climb is harder than the given grade....or maybe its because its so early in the season and I've yet to find my nerve??? Anyway a great route to finish off a pleasant evenings climbing.

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