Video - Derek & Rick on North East spur of Y Garn , 30th Dec 2010

[Rick Riding]

Inspired by some of the climbing videos I've been watching on tinternet, I thought I'd have a go at recording a day out myself. Its maybe not quite got the drama of leo Holding on El Cap, or the grunting of Chris Sharma, but Derek does do a little muttering to himself...and some steady climbing in adverse conditions. ( it also features some goats!)

 

If you watch carefully you can see Dereks , quite understandable, reaction to seeing the camera in my hand ( where the rope should be) every time he looks up.

 

[Gary Walker]

Nice one Rick. Looks good.  Not sure whether Derek was the best looking mountain goat or not.  Certainly chomped his lunch in a goat-like fashion - you caught that well!  Gary

[Brian Knowles]

Pleasure to watch,Rick and Derek.Going to have to do this one day .Transparent ropes

 of course

[Derek Kenyon]

Top day as usual we made the best of it, not bad filming shame about the cast.

It does give a good indecation of how much snow is left and what routes could be in condition when the colder temps return. 

Thanks Derek