In reply to ledifer:
> So what were your first multi pitches and how did you get on with them?
With the exception of being dragged up Little Cham on a frosty Christmas Eve, before I even knew what a 'friend' was, my first proper one was Sunshine Arete on Little How near Coniston on a lovely, warm spring day.
I blagged a mate to come with me, he seconded it in his converse pumps, while I pretended to know what I was doing.
I have to say it was a cracking day out. The route is pretty decent, but the fact there was no-one else around really made it. The feelings of being totally responsible for my mate, and of not having the pressure of people climbing behind, along with the satisfaction that you've found this sunny, peaceful, little corner of Lakes, were very fulfilling.
I'm so glad my first experience didn't involve pissing about with the hoards at Idwal.