went on a long root through some of deepest darkest wicklow, some individual finds, some backyard venues, weather was good. climbed not a lot but very worthwhile.

Training

Went to coop tonight for an hour. indoor motivation is difficult to kickstart, particularly when the holds are all the same. Decided to start training my elbows a little so gonna do 50 press ups a day. gonna climb at least three times a week and want to swim twice a week. so it is written.

3 Rock

ran up 3 rock from upper car parking. slightly greasy but good. managed to do elimniate dyno off slopers on the 3rd boulder, only my 2nd time ever. makes no sense. if i am not focused and on my own i can be done climbing everything there in 20 minutes.

Back to Glendo

Drove down in the late afternoon under a doubtful sky, tired enough that rain wouldn't have bothered me nothing. More importantly windy conditions promised no midges. Car park attendant meant i couldn't check if code still works. Few heads pottering around boulders, recognised only Kevin M. Warmed up straight forwardly. Couldn't get path traverse then did quite easily later with chalk. Could do sit start of egg traverse with ease. Tried andy's arete and felt surprisingly comfortable, did the hard bit. Tried from sitting and could feel the absence of power somewhat. A reminder that i find it very difficult to keep track of what stays and what goes during prolonged downtime.

Bullocked...

...on the weekend. Nice low water, did the usuals mostly, looked at moving right from the foot of lan mara, nice jug rail which turns into a slopey break and then a finger crack. Wetsuit probably a good idea.

Knocknagun on thursday

Trekked up knocknagun for an explore. Started at small coillte gateway close to glencree and took ish straightline route, the value of which is debatable. Met mass rocks first, the granite is very three rock in nature. On the left boulder was a small lovely concave slab with an intriguing straight line, no holds just very fine friction. Got leg over trhs of slab but direct woul dbe nicer. The right boulde yielded a coupleo f lines also, a high face with very distinct holds over a landing that dropped away. The k'gun tors themselves were more elaborate shapes than 3 rock but very similar in style. Some nice little traverses and very short almost eliminates. Wasn't feeling it generally more to do with being out of climbing shape than the venue.

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Went to Glenmalure in the pissings of rain. Showed dave around. Next time i go i want to start ticking in earnest.


Went up 3 rock on thursday, warm weather but friction was still very good. Managed the centre line from standing which was surprising considering the weather. Mostly pottered and tour guided for Mark.