The weather has been pretty kind since the pre xmas monsoon and the crags are now very dry down here in the Westcountry. Another trip to El Chorro is imminent so I have been out and about trying to get the fingers and forearms in shape. Cheddar has been in good early season nick and I managed to redpoint the tricky little nut of Sing A Mean Toon, Kid at the Pride Evans Cave which is a fine companion of the cave classic House Burning Down 7b+ but a grade harder. I also gave Wintour’s Leap yet another go after many trips there over the years. I was lucky enough to get a perfect afternoon in on the GO Wall but came away with the feeling that the crag is at its best as a trad venue and that the attempts at producing some worthwhile sports climbs has fallen short of the mark.
The Cuttings clean-up on Portland was a well attend event and yet again proved what can be achieved in such a short time. (nice one Steve and Neal) The après event food and sunset from the Cove House were superb.

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