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by Strad
Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: Trips & Events
Topic: Usk & Wye W/W weekend 9-11th December
Replies: 10
Views: 10131

Re: Usk & Wye W/W weekend 9-11th December

Ada,

depending on work trips, I may try and meet you all on the saturday or sunday, is that ok?

G.
by Strad
Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:53 pm
Forum: Trips & Events
Topic: North Wales Trip 2010
Replies: 48
Views: 40411

Re: North Wales Trip 2010

I guess I was coming from the angle of having climbed a fair amount and I'd done snowdon via pyg track / miners track /rail track several times and in many differing weather conditions so was pretty confident before I ever took the Cribb Goch route. And to think on Brian's comment my first time up C...
by Strad
Wed Dec 01, 2010 11:56 am
Forum: Trips & Events
Topic: North Wales Trip 2010
Replies: 48
Views: 40411

Re: North Wales Trip 2010

Well I can only talk from my own trips, done both a fair number of times, and to me Crib Goch never felt a great deal worse. That said last trip up Crib Goch was just over fifteen years ago so I may feel different now that I'm older and wiser??
by Strad
Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:46 am
Forum: Trips & Events
Topic: North Wales Trip 2010
Replies: 48
Views: 40411

Re: North Wales Trip 2010

Giles, I don't see a huge difference between Crib Goch and Striding Edge, if you've done the Edge then Crib Goch won't seem too unfamiliar. To pick up on Andy's post both are lots of fun when the weather gets pushy...
by Strad
Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:50 am
Forum: Trips & Events
Topic: North Wales Trip 2010
Replies: 48
Views: 40411

Re: North Wales Trip 2010

I've always found Crib Goch ok if you are ascending (I guess I tend not to look down or back), but far more scary when you descend!
by Strad
Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:34 pm
Forum: Trips & Events
Topic: Dart Loop Sunday 31st October
Replies: 18
Views: 16049

Re: Dart Loop Sunday 31st October

As sunday was my lovely ladies birthday, there was never any chance of me paddling, but when folks decide to visit cardiff let me know, I think it looks pretty good
by Strad
Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: Trips & Events
Topic: Barle Trip 12 - 14 March Simonsbath
Replies: 14
Views: 14998

Re: Barle Trip 12 - 14 March Simonsbath

Di,

Work allowing will it be ok to hook up with you all on the sunday for a paddle?

Graham
by Strad
Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: Trips & Events
Topic: USK TRIP DETAILS
Replies: 7
Views: 7899

Re: USK TRIP DETAILS

Hi Nikki,

I'm still planning to come and meet you all on sunday morning for a paddle, will meet you at Smithy's as I did last year.

Graham

EDIT: Sorry, quick note to say I won't be able to make it this weekend after all
by Strad
Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:51 pm
Forum: Trips & Events
Topic: Trips Calender
Replies: 7
Views: 8001

Re: Trips Calender

Ah Nigel, you know you miss me really :)
by Strad
Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: Trips & Events
Topic: Trips Calender
Replies: 7
Views: 8001

Re: Trips Calender

As Mr Abel has just received my associate membership application, I can forewarn people that I plan to meet up with you all for a quick sunday run down the Usk on the 6th dec, and maybe the Barle in March.

See you all Soon

Strad.