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'Fingers met gritstone with a conviction only brought on by February friction.'

Elizabeth Stephenson writes about a formative day out on the grit at Stanage, climbing Cave Arête HVS 5a.

'Gritstone has become an integral part of who I am, and I'll be forever grateful for these small moments of escapism, where the sky is at my feet.'

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Enjoyed that, cheers.

Phew that takes me back. Proper HVS that route, especially for shorties like the author and me.

Nicely written! Enjoyed your account.

Nice, it's still a committing reach even when you're tall enough.

But the thing I'm struggling with is your mate Molly coming off several times seconding Cave Arete but onsighting Wuthering - respect.

Really great to read well written articles about normal people attempting normal climbs! 

More of this please!

Could have been me ace on slabs, not so comfortable on slappy slopers ...

Lovely piece of writing!

Great stuff. My palms started to sweat thinking of every sketchy grit move I’ve ever done. Looked desperate to me. 

Lovely, very well written piece, well done for persevering (and I'm glad my little girl kept you on  a safe belay).

Really wonderful to read the comments and that people have enjoyed it! Warms the cockles 😊

She does a brilliant belay and all round fantastic climbing partner! Glad to hear you enjoyed it