Slipstones

Situated in Colsterdale, near to the brewery town of Masham, Slipstones offers some of the best gritstone climbing in the country. A fantastic southerly aspect commanding fine views over the moorland and a feeling of isolation not attainable in the Peak District or at some of the more popular Yorkshire crags. Superb lines are available in abundance and a day spent here is never wasted, be it on a circuit with friends or banging your head against your latest project.

I hadn't been for a couple of years but Saturday was one of those magical (but unfortunately rare) days. Blue sky, no wind, snow on the moors and crisp conditions. A circuit of amazing problems with friends and I soon realised what I had been missing! It doesn't get much better than this.

A selection of images from Slipstones 6/12/2008 (All photos Kevin Avery unless specified)

Jordan Buys attempting Lay-By Arete Font 7b+

Kevin Avery, Lay-By Arete Font 7b+ (Photo Richard Kirby)

Richard Kirby attempting Lay-By Arete Font 7b+

Tom "Gangle" Newman on Cypher Font 8b

Rupert Davies on the Direct Start to Davies' Ramp Font 7a+