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 francois 03 Apr 2007
I'm thinking off heading to Arran around Easter to do some of the classic routes. Would it be ok or is it still a bit early in the season?

Francois
OP francois 03 Apr 2007
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 S Andrew 03 Apr 2007
In reply to francois:

It'd probably be fine for Rosa Pinnacle routes - SW Slabs etc.
 gforce 03 Apr 2007
In reply to francois:
Climbed South Ridge Direct on the easter weekend last year. Was a bit chilly (a light snow shower) but the route itself was dry. The Rosa campsite turns into a bit of a party venue over easter with much drinking, music and revving of engines going on - something you may or may not want to avoid. Will get a bit of solitude if you walk a bit further up the glen.
OP francois 03 Apr 2007
That sounds quite good,as I was thinking of doing SR direct.
Not sure about the revving of engines though...

By the way, do you need big cams for the route?
 victorclimber 03 Apr 2007
In reply to francois: no cams needed ,do it as it was first done ,no chalk ,no cams ,and no sticky rubber,just balls and a sense of adventure...
 gforce 03 Apr 2007
In reply to francois:
Probably had up to BD camalot 2 with me and don't think I felt like I needed more but I can't remember too well.
 sir 03 Apr 2007
In reply to francois: Should ge good for Easter weekend. It has been dry for a few days now.

Shouldn't need any cams

Glen Rosa campsite full of neds, better to camp at the far end of Rosa so that you can start climbing straight after your breakfast

Paul
 Neil Mackenzie 03 Apr 2007
In reply to francois:

hey mate,

what day you plannin on headin over?

not totally sorted plans but we were thinkin of headin over thurs evenin to do SWridge on fri, hopin to beat the crowds(!??)

what chance of 2 of us hitchin a lift from edin wi you guys if your also goin on thurs night?
 beegsyboy 03 Apr 2007
In reply to gforce:

We're planning to climb SR Direct on Friday, camping right at underneath the ridge. Out of interest how long roughly did it take, including the descent?
 beegsyboy 03 Apr 2007
In reply to Neil Mackenzie:

Hi Nobber. Is it on then yeah??
I can get the time off, no problem.
 Neil Mackenzie 03 Apr 2007
In reply to beegsyboy:

oi d*ckhed, yeh sorry email at work is down.....
aye, think thats probably the plan, specially if weather stays like this!!! what did the pencil have to say last night?

whats your beef the night? crags?
 beegsyboy 03 Apr 2007
In reply to Neil Mackenzie:


Cool
Spoke to Will. He was fine with meeting us on Friday, was still well up for it.

Don’t think we’d even have to leave that early, can get the train at about 15.30 in Edinburgh, then the 4.50 from Glasgow to Ardrossan, then 18.00 ferry getting to Brodick at 18.55
Then it’s a 2 ½ - 3 hour walk in right to the bottom of the route. Get up really early, blast the route, meet Will somewhere down Glen Rosa?

 Neil Mackenzie 03 Apr 2007
In reply to beegsyboy:

15.30 train good, but that means leavin roslin bout 13.30!!
still id probably jus bein messin bout on tinternet..
 beegsyboy 03 Apr 2007
In reply to Neil Mackenzie:

Cool. Think you might be able to get an all in one ticket including ferry. I could go and get them just now??

Off to A2 tonight.
 beegsyboy 03 Apr 2007
In reply to Neil Mackenzie:

Will just discuss it tonight. Finishing now. Will head round to your about 8ish. Will you be back by then? Call me if you won't.
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