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CallMeBryce

Reddit Peak District Meet Up

The gentleman Pozorvlak has suggested a UK meet up. Since he's currently away enjoying some winter madness, I've been elected to get the ball rolling!

The peaks seem like a good bet as it's slap bang enough in the middle and is pretty easy to get to. Please use this to come up with venues, dates and lift shares. Mid-april might be a good time to host it?

We must show these yanks what peak climbing is all about - after all, what have they ever done on grit :P

Posted Feb 24, 2011, 12:48 AM UTC

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glaucomabob•

I'm in. Any weekend is good for me.

Stanage Edge seems obvious choice of venue: accessible, accommodates groups of mixed ability, etc. Meet up in the Plantation to warm-up on some boulder problems.

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craftyodysseus•

I'm in. I work alternate weekends, based in London. Only done a tiny bit of trad, but want more!

For accommodation, North Lees campsite (just outside Hathersage) is midgy, but nice, cheap, and 15 minutes walking from Stanage...

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cheque•

Midges aren't a problem apart from in late summer.

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CallMeBryceOP•

I'm not likely to get a whole weekend off but I'm game for popping down for a day and a night.

Stanage, I agree would be a great option

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cheque•

Sounds fun!

If it's dry I'll be climbing in the Peak anyway so I'm up for dropping into a meet up.

I can bring ropes and full trad rack and I'm happy to belay anyone who's new to trad/ leading /grit (or anyone else for that matter!).

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garethmb•

I'd come, I'm in font 20th to 30th April, so would need to be before then for me.

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benjamink•

This sounds good, though I've never climbed outside before!

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garethmb•

Where do you usually climb?

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benjamink•

Castle Climbing in Manor House, London

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batcrip•

Sounds fun, I've only done bouldering so far so if there's many going for that I'd be up for it.

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