York Alpine Club Blog

Last week with dry weather we've had we headed for Raven's Scar on the NYM. Paul,Justine, Carmen and I arrived first, Simon was wandering around the hillside and Will turned up a little later. Paul and Carmen both had eyes on Harlot's Groove (VS) a long line through some steep grooves, and Paul was first up.

When Will arrived we had a go at Via Anna, a lovely short clean VS with good wires. By the time we had both finished it Paul had stopped fannying about and done the crux on HG. Simon and Carmen disappeared to check out a newish route off the right hand end (short, clean and good was the report).

Paul still fannying about

Next to Via Anna is a slab with some good breaks but awkward start off a ledge, after clearing out the mud from the crack (there was lots of veg. growth all over the crag) I slotted in a pair of excellent small wires and went for it. A very tricky 5b move with potential to catch ankles if you slipped off, gave way to very much easier climbing. Worth doing. Will, Paul and Justine followed while S&C didn't climb Moby Dick but did eventually jump on Forest Face.

Will, Paul, Justine and I went for our annual flail on Jonah. we have nearly worked it out 🙂

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