Lead Climbing at Stanage..

Pete, John and I were out for our second day of a Lead Climbing Course in the Peak District today. We chose to visit Stanage Edge to put yesterday's skills in to practice.

Pete and John led a number of routes with a top rope back up, and also climbed a number of others independently. This demonstrating their sound grasp of belay and runner placement.

Unfortunately, another climber was injured falling from 'Martello Buttress' (VS) not far from us. He was evacuated with the help of Edale Mountain Rescue Team (EMRT) and the Air Ambulance. We hope he makes a swift recovery.