Lead Coaching at Stanage..

John, Will and myself have been out at Stanage Edge today brushing up on the techniques required for 'traditional' climbing. The day focused on building good belays, placing sound runners and leading pitches with efficient rope work.

As well as doing all this we managed a number of routes around the 'Plate Glass' and 'Black Hawk' areas. Despite being overcast, and with a fresh north easterly wind, the crag was busy with many teams out and about.

In addition to this Andy Turner has been climbing with Morag this week in the Lake District. As an introduction to both single and multi pitch climbing they have visited; Upper Scout Crag in Langdale, Shepard's Crag in Borrowdale, Long Crag near Wrynose and Raven Crag in Langdale.

The forecast looks promising for the rest of the week and fine into the weekend..