It's time to dip the toes in, update the rack and attempt some easy trad. Historically, Prow Cracks (VD) has been the route turned to when returning from a hiatus but the prospect of repeating that is a bit groundhog-day when there must be so much out there of similar quality and ease!
Ta all for all the ideas! If there's any other portly climbers out there wanting to blow off the cobwebs, maybe we could meet up and tick off this list?
Some years ago someone I knew suggested that instead of trying to chase higher grades, we should all chase the same grade but manage it with more weight, less fitness etc.
Wee hee, I managed to repeat that HVD and look how lardy I am this year. Going great
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