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Went to RedGoat in York on sat. Epic little bouldering centre, almost brand new. Great variety of routes, nice little cave and family run by really lovely people. Whole place is matted out making it feel like TumbleTots for grown ups. Could be due to the weather or cos people were doing easter holiday things but it was empty in there, us, 2-3 other couples and a kids group of about 8 or so. Made for a really relaxing and friendly time. Lovely woodburning stove in the coffee area complete with slightly bonkers but lovely dog.
Came away with at least 15 blisters, a shiny new Snap chalkbag painted by a local graffiti/climbing dude which is kinda rad and a big smile. Huge contrast to the often oppressively cliquey, holier-than-thou attitude I've experienced at the Castle.
As I've just bought a new chalk bag, would anyone like this?
Handmade chalkbag, brown pinstripe material with red fleece interior, drawcord and toothbrush loop. Has got a cheapy keyring crab included but got a 15mm webbing belt that came with the new one I can chuck in if you want?
£5 +postage(can collect from Muswell Hill) or a pint+crisps at Norfs.
If this should be in classified I'll delete and move, but made sense to put it here where it'd be more relevant.
Also, I want to start climbing outside in earnest. First time I went climbing was outside at Millstone on grit. I went with people who knew the score who I was working with at the time. Does anyone on here go regularly? I understand theres basically fuck all to climb in the south east but has car/tent etc so up for a trip at some point if someone is up for teaching me? Has harness/rope etc but no quickdraws or stuff to make anchors with(aside from my tree-climbing kit which i don't want to use for this purpose).
Obviously the thing to do would be join a climbing forum or sign up for one of the Castle's outdoor trips but though I'd ask here first.