Ascents in Rocky Valley

First trad lead of the year! Cool moves at the end!

Finally got back to lead it and it was still damp.

A bit greenand slippy, was very windy, so we drove over to Chevin to do Chevin Buttress. Better, but still cold out of the wind. A turn in the weather.

Quite hard for VS 4c, but it had been raining and some parts were slimy lichen. Luverly.

A pity it had rained during the night, leaving the crux moves very insecure. Seconded clean, leading would of been tenuous, Stu did well. Pro is excellent.

Had started to dry out by the time we got on it. Stu seconded.

Not as protected as the guidebook suggests.

John Howard's second lead

Did the direct start, seems harder than Severe. Good gear, gently overhanging.

very good climb well worth the effort.