On Monday the 4th my Mum, Dad and I went to Malham for a nice day out climbing in the sunshine. We walked to the crag and got up to the catwalk, it was pretty busy but I knew what I was going to warm up on and the routes I was going to try. We set up camp by seventh aardvark and I got my harness, chalk bag, quick draws and boots.
Seventh aardvark is 7b and a brilliant route with a technical start and a crimpy, powerful top. When I got to the flake about two clips up I realised "the flake is wet.." wiping my hand on my trousers I carried on. It had been a while since I had been on the route so I ended up having to work out the move sequences all over again. I really enjoyed working the route as I like the precision you have to use just to place your foot and also the fact you have to find the holds yourself.
Seventh aardvark is 7b and a brilliant route with a technical start and a crimpy, powerful top. When I got to the flake about two clips up I realised "the flake is wet.." wiping my hand on my trousers I carried on. It had been a while since I had been on the route so I ended up having to work out the move sequences all over again. I really enjoyed working the route as I like the precision you have to use just to place your foot and also the fact you have to find the holds yourself.
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| Clipping the chain on Seventh Aardvark |
To warm up I dogged seventh aardvark, putting the clips up for my redpoint attempt. Once I got down I sat for a while and decided to go up it once more on a top rope before I had my lead attempt. I did it clean on top rope so decided I was confident enough to do it on lead.
I had the first clip done (so I didn't take me and my Dad off the edge of the catwalk if I came off before the first clip) and got to the flake feeling strong. I chalked up and then moved onto the technical, crimpy and powerful top half. I made a move off a sharp crimp going up to a slight edge then out to a side-pull and getting the okay top hold, I clipped and then came down with a smile from ear to ear😄
I had the first clip done (so I didn't take me and my Dad off the edge of the catwalk if I came off before the first clip) and got to the flake feeling strong. I chalked up and then moved onto the technical, crimpy and powerful top half. I made a move off a sharp crimp going up to a slight edge then out to a side-pull and getting the okay top hold, I clipped and then came down with a smile from ear to ear😄
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Something Stupid, 7b
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At the top of Something Stupid:)
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I then moved over to the base of Something Stupid, 7b. I had never been on this route so was excited to have a go, I was unsure on the holds and moves so decided I would just go up and put the clips in and finding out where the holds were. I rested 3 clips up and found a good foot hold. I set off and finished the route, clipping the chain then coming down, I then went straight back up on a top-rope to see where I would clip from and to make sure I had all the moves using the right footholds.
I had a rest, some water and a bit of my sandwich and was then ready to go for it. I got through the starting sequence then made quite a big move, I locked out to a pinch then to an undercut. I then got a good but small crimp, clipped the chain from there got a small pocket then came down, yet again with a huge smile on my face:))
I had a rest, some water and a bit of my sandwich and was then ready to go for it. I got through the starting sequence then made quite a big move, I locked out to a pinch then to an undercut. I then got a good but small crimp, clipped the chain from there got a small pocket then came down, yet again with a huge smile on my face:))
It was a great day and I loved being able to get out on some real rock as it is a nice change☺️
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A beautiful day for Malham!
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I might have to try something harder next time!
Sounds like you had a great day Kitty, congratulations on all of your achievements. You make me very proud :)
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