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My Climbing 2019 in Pictures

My Climbing 2019 in Pictures

December 30, 2019December 28, 2019the Severe climber

Walking up Grindsbrook Clough to get onto a windy Kinder Scout.

Walking up Grindsbrook Clough to get onto a windy Kinder Scout.

Thomason Foss near Beck Hole, North Yorkshire.

Thomason Foss near Beck Hole, North Yorkshire.

Climbing the problem Tweedle Dum (VB 4a) at Stanage Far Right.

Climbing the problem Tweedle Dum (VB 4a) at Stanage Far Right.

Me climbing the problem Steps at Stanage Far Right.

With the weather completely changed, I went back to Stanage Far Right. Here I’m climbing Steps (VB 4a).

Trying to climb Gribble Nipple (V1 5b) at Stanage Far Right.

Trying to climb Gribble Nipple (V1 5b) at Stanage Far Right.

Climbing Fishy (V0 4c) in the Little Quarry at Curbar Edge.

Climbing Fishy (V0 4c) in the Little Quarry at Curbar Edge.

Climbing the fun Pooh Bear (V0 4c) at Froggart Edge.

Climbing the fun Pooh Bear (V0 4c) at Froggart Edge.

One of the summits of Crook Hill.

The gritstone top of one of the two summits of Crook Hill in the Peak District, with the other summit in the distance.

Climbing an unnamed problem on Boulder 9 at Boulder Valley, below the Old Man of Coniston.

Climbing an unnamed problem on Boulder 9 at Boulder Valley, below the Old Man of Coniston.

Climbing an unnamed problem on the Jacko Boulder at Settle Earth Boulders, in Longsleddale.

Climbing an unnamed problem on the Jacko Boulder at Settle Earth Boulders, in Longsleddale.

Climbing the problem The Black Cross (3) on the Jacko Boulder, at Settle Earth Boulders.

Climbing the problem The Black Cross (3) on the Jacko Boulder, at Settle Earth Boulders.

Climbing an unnamed boulder problem on the Bottom Block at the Langdale Boulders.

Climbing an unnamed boulder problem on the Bottom Block at the Langdale Boulders.

Lud's Church. It was used as a secret place of worship by the Lollards in the early 15th Century. The Lollards were followers of John Wycliffe, an early church reformer.

Lud’s Church. It was used as a secret place of worship by the Lollards in the early 15th Century. The Lollards were followers of John Wycliffe, an early church reformer.

Me climbing Easy Groove (VB) inside The Cellar area of The Roaches.

Me climbing Easy Groove (VB) inside The Cellar area of The Roaches.

Trying again (and failing again) to climb the problem Right Whale (V0 4c) on The Whale boulder at Burbage South Valley.

Trying again (and failing again) to climb the problem Right Whale (V0 4c) on The Whale boulder at Burbage South Valley.

A fantastic view of Stanage Edge from near Green's House, north of Hathersage.

A fantastic view of Stanage Edge from near Green’s House, north of Hathersage.

6 thoughts on “My Climbing 2019 in Pictures”

adventurejunkys says:

December 30, 2019 at 8:12 pm

Great pics!

The mountains are calling and I must go!

regards Nigel Malone Adventure Junky No fixed address

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- the Severe climber says:
  
  December 30, 2019 at 10:53 pm
  
  Thanks Nigel.
  
  All the best (and lots of mountains) in 2020.
  
  Kind regards,
  Robin
  
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mountaincoward says:

December 30, 2019 at 9:19 pm

I haven’t done much climbing outdoors this year – just 2 outings. I’ve been to the indoor wall quite a bit and have improved a little bit. I don’t expect dramatic improvements to be honest. You look to have had a great year! All the best for 2020

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- the Severe climber says:
  
  December 30, 2019 at 10:55 pm
  
  Thanks. I hope you have a brilliant year in 2020 – with lots more chances to climb and to summit great mountains.
  
  Kind regards,
  
  Robin
  
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Paul Shorrock says:

December 30, 2019 at 10:51 pm

A busy year for you – nice one!

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- the Severe climber says:
  
  December 30, 2019 at 10:56 pm
  
  Thanks. Pretty busy, but it would always be great to get more climbing in.
  
  Have a great 2020.
  
  Kind regards,
  Robin
  
  Reply

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