A run up to Kinder Scout from Edale station on a sunny Sunday afternoon with the Crab resulted in two successful Severe leads and one unsuccessful attempt at a VS.Selecting and assembling the rack before catching the train out proved cathartic, as did choosing climbs from guide book descriptions with a look at the routes themselves prior to climbing.
Explaining exactly what was happening to the belayer; before, during and after the ascent, meant that every decision and action was backed up and thought through thoroughly.
The end result was a great sense of achievement in removing any preoccupation of grades rather, slowing down, starting at the beginning and gaining a foundation on which to build.
Northern Rail stopping service Manchester - Sheffield. Edale station to Kinder on foot.
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