NorthWestFace, Warrington. That was my regular visit site. The wife and I pop down Exeter sometimes, but Bristol has a couple of good places too.
But to be fair, how many times will you be rock-climbing post SHTF? I've thought about this, and to me it seems like a totally BS idea! That's the kind of thing you'll get yourself killed doing, post SHTF!!!
To be a proficient lead climber, you need to have been doing it for a long time, and the equipment builds up, in price and weight. When I was at TNWF, I used to do chin-ups while carrying by backpack with all my gear in. At uni, I did the same at Clangorse Rock Centre (I think I spelt that wrong). The thing is, when you start to build a sweat, you'll fall. Chalk is temporary, and is a dead giveaway you've been somewhere.
If I see someone rock-climbing post SHTF, I'll laugh my head off. Unless your life depends on it, post SHTF, it's not something I'd bother doing.
(22 June 2013, 12:13)Arnie72 Wrote: Sorry but I have tried it once and hated it - felt sorry for the guy belaying me as I am 6'5 built like a brick outhouse (2nd row rugby player) and 18 stone he had his work cut out for him -mind you gave him a good work out tho!
So unfortunately if a SHTF needs rock climbing or abseiling I'm stuffed!
Did he bag up?
When I was 16 stone, my friend used to belay for me, he weighed about 11 stone. He once let me down a bit too fast, and he came up a few feet (about 3 or 4) before he realised he'd forgotten to clip into a sandbag! Was hysterical. So glad he didn't panic and let go of the rope!!!
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