Wasdale 19th-21st May 2023

All a bit weather dependent, Mr Carrier and I have a draft plan involving setting off a day (or even 2) earlier so we can have a warm-up in Borrowdale, or something… and having as look at Scafell (Moss Ghyll Grooves if we are feeling brave) or taking a look at Pikes Crag. There’s a couple of cracking routes on that side of Mickledoor.
Assuming we get phenomenal clear weather; and if my new bionic knee can stand up to any or all of this: a visit to Napes would seem like a good idea. I would echo Oli’s comments re the Needle. All the routes in that area are very polished and positively lethal when wet. But if the conditions are right, and I am fit enough, I would be up for a visit (and I know how to get off the top of the Needle safely).
If the weather decides to be awful, I can heartily recommend a stroll up to Pillar from Wasdale Head (never a disappointment). If the weather is truly awful then a visit to Brats Hill Stone circles (behind Illgill ) is a worthwhile objective. And of course, never forget that Nether Wasdale has sufficient hostelries to almost classify as a pub crawl venue.

Hi Oli,

Thanks for the updates. Unfortunately I won’t be able to make this trip after all 🙁

Hope someone else can take my spot.

Lucy

Hi all

Thanks very much for organising Oli.

Shall we bring a load of veg for the saturday meal?

I am happy to drive. Will leave York Friday eve and return sunday eve.
3 spots with room for kit.

I’d also be up for Pikes Crag and easier routes. I have lead up to HVD but only single pitch.
I’m more up for seconding than I am leading but I’d be up for leading any single pitch easy climbs (have just bought the guide book so can see how much single pitch is available – its not dead obvious looking at ukc online unless I’m missing something).
I’m also up for scrambling

I’ll aim to get to a meet soon to discuss more

Thanks

Rose