Climbing at Stanage..

Peter and myself have been out at Stanage High Neb today.

It was initially quite damp making the first couple of routes at Crow Chin feel more difficult than they should have been. Later, the sun dried the rock quickly allowing us to do plenty of climbing in the High Neb area.

The crag was predominately quiet with just one other climber self belaying many of the harder classics, including the 'Beautician' (E4). Over at the popular end, things were unsurprisingly more popular with many teams out and about enjoying the fine afternoon.

Isobel was also out walking with her students from Aston Comprehensive School, taking in Win Hill and Lose Hill. "You could see for miles"..

In Europe the mixed climbing conditions continue to be excellent. This video of the Cecchinel-Nominé on Mont Blanc shows just how good the neve is..