An evening climbing at Alderman rocks

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Outdoor Climbing
May 22
2018

5 people attending

4 places left

Your price
£10.00
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Event details

The gentle outcrop of Alderman rocks has superb quality gritstone; rough and textured, not too steep, quick drying and an absolute pleasure to climb on, with spectacular views out over Saddleworth and Dovestone reservoir.  The outcrop has a number of single pitch route and also a couple of two-pitch routes.  There is also bouldering - you may wish to bring your bouldering mat if you have one!

The crag is a short 15 minute uphill walk from roadside car parking on the A635 between Greenfield and Holmfirth and a 50 minute walk from Greenfield railway station (there are late trains from Greenfield back to Manchester and Huddersfield).

We plan to meet at 17:00 at the car parking.  If you cannot make it for 17:00 but can come along later that is not a problem - just message me prior to the event.  I can send you directions and and give you my mobile in case you have problems locating the crag.  The event end time is 20:30 but if it is warm and we feel like it some of us may decide to climb later into the evening.  I recommend bringing a torch (preferably a headtorch) for the walk back to the car park in case some attendees decide to push the limits of daylight hours :-)  One of the reasons outdoor climbing after work is better than indoor climbing is the fact that no-one comes to the crag to kick you off at 9:45pm.

Members should understand that rock climbing is weather dependant – more so than some other outdoor activities (not least as it can be dangerous to climb on wet rock).  If the weather forecast is poor it may be necessary to reschedule to Wednesday 23rd or Thursday 24th May, or to cancel the event altogether.  I will message all participants to as early as possible in this case to keep people informed.

*** More places may become available nearer the event, depending on the availability of leaders ***

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Required experience

To attend this event you will have climbed indoors (preferably with Outdoorlads) before and you will be competent with tying in with a figure 8 knot and belaying. If you do not have this experience, it will depend on the availability of suitably experienced leaders, as to whether you would be able to attend this event. If that is the case please message the event leader to discuss, before registering.

Participation statement

As a BMC Affiliate member, Outdoorlads draws your attention to the fact that climbing is an activity with a danger of personal injury or death. You should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for your own actions and involvement.

Please note that every person participating should be aware of (and accept) that those members perceived as ‘in charge’ or leading the event are not necessarily qualified, do not need to be qualified, and are not regarded by OutdoorLads, or themselves as ‘technical experts’ but are amateur climbers with some experience and who are happy to impart their knowledge.  Any advice given should be considered with this in mind by the recipient.

 

 

 

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