Eskdale Meet

Saturday seemed set for fine weather so the walk in to Esk Buttress was deemed worthwhile and proved to be a good choice. The walk in although quite long is steady and has some stunning views and the weather held with sunshine and a cool breeze.

There were a good few teams on the crag most of which were queueing for Bridges Route or Central Pillar. Paul and Jago elected for Black Sunday (HVS 5a) while Christine and Nick chose Bowers Route (HS) both of which were unoccupied. I was nursing a chest infection so decided to save my energies for the walk out. 

Paul setting out on Black Sunday

Christine and Nick on Bowers Route.

Paul and Jago were impressed by the quality of their route particularly the first pitch while Nick and Christine though theirs to be a traditional mountaineering route with more than its share of vegetation. All of us enjoyed a good day out though.

Sunday morning saw a change in the weather with persistent rain sending us on our way home.