On Sunday Morgan and Pete again joined me for some lead coaching, this time on Froggatt Edge. We managed to get plenty of routes ticked, including 'Gamma' (VD), 'Slab Recess' (D), 'Beta' (VD), 'Sickle Buttress' (VD), 'Sunset Crack' (VS) and 'Sundowner' (E2). Not a bad tally while practising essential leading skills and double rope technique.

Most of the middle grade classics also had ascents despite the rain showers. 'Long John's Slab' (E3) had two ascents from visiting French climbers and at least one brave sole tested the swinging fall from 'Heartless Hare' (E3 with a side runner).

Today has consisted of similar conditions with some minor showers. However, all the crags seem to be drying quickly in the wind, and temperatures are set to increase as the week goes on.