Intro Rock Climbing at Stanage..

Matt, Dan and I were out together, at Stanage Edge today, for an Introductory Rock Climbing course.

The conditions were good, being dry and cool for the majority of the day. Although Matt and Dan were new to the 'grit', they are fairly experienced indoor climbers and adapted quickly to the unique gritstone technique of the 'tricky topout!'

During the day we climbed a variety of different routes, as well as looking at anchor, belay selection, belaying from the top and bottom etc. We finished the day by climbing the superb 'Heaven Crack' VD, which was quickly "ticked" with some determined laybacking and jamming..