Howling Ridge

A sunny day. Maurice, Frank, Bairbre & Margaret. Decided to use rope for safety. It was Frank's first climb on Howling & I like to use rope on it. Maurice - stalwart leader - guiding safely.

Posh & Lippy, natural climbers, don't need a rope but all used it. At one pitch Posh counted '1,2,3'. Margaret looked at her as, despite counting, Posh hadn't moved. Not sure what that was about - ask Posh.

It was a hot day. Me using platypus. Somehow it was acting up & the rubber top fell off and landed safely at the bottom of the pitch beside Posh & Mags. I had to clamp tightly on the tubing to prevent it pouring out.

Frank seemed to enjoy the climb too - he's a strong man with all the transport work. Maurice led us all safely

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