A sunny day at Ballater

Pierre (a student from last summer) was back for more action yesterday with three of his friends (Raffa, Ana and Simina).  We were fortunate to get a good forecast giving us sunshine for most of the day with only a couple of very light and short showers.

Super psyched!

All four were looking to get some experience outside of their current abilities as 'Sport' climbers by learning the basics of 'Trad' climbing.

Pierre fighting through Stinker E1 5b*.

Simina cruising Razor's Crack VS 4c*.

Ana following up Lucky Strike VS 4c***.

The morning was spent getting the mileage in on the Western section turning to focus on anchor placement and top roping.  By the afternoon everyone got a lead climb in and were making it all look way to easy!

Rafa finding the holds.

 

A happy leader!

 

An abseil to finish in style.

To finish off we abseiled down off the crag to introduce retreating off a climb or top of a crag.  What a great start to the season on the rock.  I'm looking forward to getting out again soon!