First meet of the year at the beautiful Gillside Farm campsite, Glenridding, Cumbria as recommended by Chod.
Nina, Steven, Rab, Cathy and Niall went to Gill crag on the Saturday. Despite rain, wind and cold temperatures, two teams managed an easy climb each (though Niall did so wearing a belay jacket throughout). The rock was lovely and the gear sparse. Continuation of the poor weather didn't promote the virtues of second route so they chilled out at the top before descending the grassy ridge back to the car. Meanwhile Donald headed up a Marilyn; and Chod, Eilidh, Carl, Bounty and Fiona went up Helvellyn and Striding Edge.
On Sunday Jude, Jen, Andy Roscoe, Cathy, Sarah and Rab did Helvellyn and Striding Edge; whilst Niall took b...