Summer in February!?

By Beth Monks

Summer in February, a whimsical dance with unexpected warmth.

Blue skies and sunshine; it seemed too perfect. The first time out for ages and we were off to Beeston. Upon late arrival we quickly mounted the cool rock and belayed from the ledge. Feeling the unfamiliar feeling of heat on my back, I took off my jumper and began to climb my first route: Deaf Dove E2 5c. A great route with some great rock. Nice and pockety.very French! The nice warming feeling got stronger when descending and by the time I was ready to belay Scott I was down to a strap top! In February!

After a bit of lazying about in the sun we trekked through the thorns to the other side and got on another route: Majolica E3 5c. After pulling on a couple of small finger pockets and reaching what my dad describes as ‘the biggest jug in the world’ (incidentally he says this about any big hold on any climb) the route was halfway through. Moving leftwards on awkward footholds and a few more pulls on some nice crimps I was once again descending.

The day was perfect and I almost forgot I was in ‘wet and rainy’ England and at that moment I was in France, basking in the sun and climbing on limestone. February, and too hot for grit!

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Phud

Taco bouldering mat for your local circuit, 100 x 100 x 8cm
€149,99 €179,99
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Origin

Large taco bouldering pad for frequent boulderers, 134 x 100 x 11cm
€189,99 €229,99
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Mujo

Hinge style pad ideal for frequent boulderers, 100 x 132 x 11cm
€229,99 €339,99
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Boulder Bucket

Self-standing bucket with roll top, large pocket and webbing loops
€34,99 €44,99
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Chalk Bag

Cordura® chalk bag with waist strap for sport, trad or bouldering
€27,49 €34,99

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Moisturising skin creme to keep active skin hydrated
€12,49
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DMM Crushed Chalk Bag

250g of loose climbing chalk for boulder buckets
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ProBalm Lips

Minty lip balm containing all natural ingredients
€3,99 €4,99
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Slack Kit

Complete slackline with everything you need to get you started
€54,99
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