Jul 13 |
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After a lot of work, the CC finally opened its first hut in the Lakes. As Anna is the new numero uno, head honcho, big cheese, (custodian), we headed to the hut not knowing quite how many members might be there.
Mid afternoon the place was empty, with only Dave fitting the new lock. We headed over the road to Black Crag to grab a route before the bbq started. The hut is ideally positioned within walking distance of 6 crags, all with classic routes of all grades. Within 15 mins we were at the foot of the crag.
We chose Troutdale Pinnacle Direct, and surprisingly had the crag to ourselves.
By the time we returned to the hut it was heaving. Committee members, CC VIPs, and loads of locals had turned up for the opening do…. Four hours later, many of the villagers had gone home fuly lubricated and happy with the new arrangement. The CC members, equally happy, continued to party.
Ken Wilson could be heard late into the small hours leading an animated discussion as to whether climbing walls are the end of traditional cragging. I sneaked off to my sleeping bag.
The hut is perfectly positioned and must be used…………….
see http://www.climbers-club.co.uk/grange.html for more details and pics.
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8 Responses to “Grange Old School Opens”
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Monday, July 14th, 2008 at 8:39 am
Fantastic! Looks like a great turn out.
Did anyone comment on the (lack of) quality of the new kitchen floor tiles?
Monday, July 14th, 2008 at 9:15 am
Looks like we missed an excellent party. Glad there were loads of people there, and no rain - amazing!
Monday, July 14th, 2008 at 10:34 am
But who is the guy in the blue pullover shaking hands with Fiona
Monday, July 14th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Ken Wilson? Animated discussion? Surely not!
Great hut, great spot.
I and a small party of of Wayfarers had a nosy round on Saturday afternoon, sounds like we should have stuck around a bit longer.
Monday, July 14th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
[...] CC hut opening wasn’t the only unusual event in Borrowdale this weekend - the Wayfarers found a gap in the [...]
Monday, July 14th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Hey Anna, do you recognise the National Geographic fleece worn by Trevor?
Did you make the same “compliment” you made for my freebie?
Monday, July 14th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Is the man in the blue pullover the vicar…?
Monday, July 14th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
no, the vicar is a she….
the man in the blue pullover is a chuchwarden