With the recent (and very long) spell of hot weather, I've spent a lot of time outside at night! I haven't been out in a few weeks, but recently I spent a whole weekend in the Peak District for Emily's (a ROC employee) birthday. Memorable events include highballing a stunning line at Froggatt, and sending Breakfast at Burbage West.

Unfortunately, as is usually the case, after ticking one project I managed to find a new line to inspire me. This time it was The Traverse at Burbage West, next to The Nose. This is a very low slopey traverse, and is absolutely brilliant! I found the line at around midnight and worked it for an hour or so. But, being the end of a 14 hour day on grit I was very tired, and will have to return to link it!

I also managed to get painfully close to Gorilla Warfare at Curbar, and will hopefully send this soon!

Other night ascents include Beachball at Secret Garden, a thoroughly enjoyable problem with a fantastic slapping top-out!

As well as this, I recently had a day out to Gardoms South, a venue I've not visited before, with some friends from Amersham Climb. Suavito looks amazing, but the landing is pretty severe! Definitely one to return to try! We managed a few problems, including a brilliant 6C on the Suavito boulder, and the classic 6B+ of G-Thang (without the arete). The sit-start eluded me, and felt utterly desperate!

All-in-all its been a fairly good month, and I hope to get some more ticked off soon!

Check out the photos, one of Gardoms South, one of Gorilla Warfare sporting a ROC Vest and one of Beachball night ascent, in a ROC Hoody.

Tom L

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