Stoney Middleton..

Andy Turner and myself were out at Stoney Middleton today (along with the little mouse on the left).

Unfortunately, the overcast and damp conditions in the morning forced us to a more sheltered venue, the Tremadog of the Peak, known effectionately as "Stoney". Despite the drizzle we climbed a few routes including: 'Double Scotch' (E2), 'Dead Banana Crack' (E1), 'Minus Ten' (HVS) and 'Fe Fi Fo Fum' (HVS).

Yesterday (Sunday), Isobel Murray an myself had been out at Burbage North in much finer conditions doing a variety of routes at the crag. The eastern edges were in excellent condition, and there were many folk out enjoying the friction at Higgar Tor, Burbage North, Burbage South, Burbage West, and Stanage.

Saturday evening was also the formal opening of Edale Mountain Rescue Team's new base in Hope, which has been entirely funded by public donation. This facility should allow the team to cover both Kinder Scout and the Eastern Edges much more efficiently in the future.