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Lakes Icefalls in Condition

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 midweekmountain 11 Jan 2010
We visited 2 icefalls yesterday here some photos of the Newlands hause fall

http://yorkclimbers.ning.com/photo/albums/newlands-hause-icefall

Also visited the Force Crag Fall in Newlands that had a couple of ice pitches but the main pitch was not in condition.

Any other little gems in condition.
 Justin Tracey 12 Jan 2010
In reply to midweekmountain: Hi greatt snaps, is the road up to Hewlands Hause accessable in a two whell drive/ Van car? Cheers Justin
 biscuit 13 Jan 2010
In reply to midweekmountain:

I made the mistake of going to Sourmilk Ghyll in Buttermere. Not in condition anymore. It had been over the weekend but the thaw has hit it badly. I'd never done it before and itwas a toss up between that + Newlands. Wrong choice.

Some pics on my blog:

http://biscuitsblogspot.blogspot.com/2010/01/sweet-sour.html
 ollyroberts  UKC Supporter 13 Jan 2010
I climbed low water beck today. Good ice, the first bit of fall had water flowing through the centre but otherwise still ok.
Second pitch by the slab and upper falls was really good ice still.
Was snowing up there as well, so still pretty cold.

Has anyone been to Blea Water Ice in the last couple days?

Thinking of going for a look tomorrow.
 Martin Haworth  UKC Supporter 13 Jan 2010
In reply to midweekmountain: Black Crag Icefall is in reasonable condition.
 Martin Haworth  UKC Supporter 13 Jan 2010
In reply to midweekmountain: As I drove over Kirkstone pass heading south I could see what looked some great icefalls in the quarries/mines in the distance on the right.
 ollyroberts  UKC Supporter 13 Jan 2010
In reply to Martin Haworth:

Yeah in the Kirkstone Quarry, its still a working quarry so not actually allowed in. Some good short falls to play on.

Does anyone know if it is possible to get over Kirkstone pass?
 Martin Haworth  UKC Supporter 13 Jan 2010
In reply to ollyrobertd: I got over Kirkstone pass this afternoon in a rear wheel drive car.
 Trobbo 14 Jan 2010
Did Shoultwiate Gill yesterday which was in excellent condition. Also did Launchy Gill. Not so excellent, but three climbable pitches
 DSM 14 Jan 2010
In reply to Martin Haworth:
When did you do it?

DSM
 IMCole 14 Jan 2010
In reply to DSM:
Was Launchy as solid as it was on tuesday?

youtube.com/watch?v=mLe6bPKehgk&
 DSM 14 Jan 2010
In reply to IMCole:
By the way - Low Water Beck was climbable last night (Wed) but she may not support many more asccents unless folk are gentle with her...

DSM
 Martin Haworth  UKC Supporter 14 Jan 2010
In reply to DSM: 13th january.
 Dan-gerMouse 14 Jan 2010
In reply to IMCole:
That was "exciting" shall we say
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