Todays climb didn’t go as plan due to previous weather and the days forecast which changed a number of times.
Instead of getting climbing early Andy and I went to the top and began going through RCI practices. Before we seytarted I got Andy to think of risks and hazzards of the surrounding area and how we could first avoid any problems it would lead to.
I I First one was a bottom rope in an awkward place so it meant Andy had to extend and think hard about how best to present the ropes safely in the direction of the climb. Using three point anchors then showed Andy about equalising early to be able to more accurately drop weighted rope over the side OR using an alpine butterfly to equalise two pieces of kit with less rope.
Then went into top roping which he found much easier and we discussed different methods of belaying and best positioning for instructor on a top rope. Discussed potential disadvantages to both.
Moved into setting up group abseils which was good to practice doing a bunny ears knot with 3 strands instead of two whilst Andy used two strands. On abseil used role play for different scenarios before I started doing 3-1 hoists systems. Struggled as the prussik for breaking didn’t seem to work but when on guide mode worked great.
Finished on lead set ups and then heading to climb but didn’t due to wet rock
Area :
Devon, Dartmoor and Torbay
Includes Chudleigh and The Dewerstone as well as north and south coast crags, including the Torbay cliffs.
