Mature caver is an oxymoron

Hopefully I send one via caver post next weekend

Let me look in the shed tomorrow there might be. Can send it via GG post

Lymes is becoming a big issue in the Dales, especially for anyone that spends time on the moors or in wooded areas

Nesting quiet nicely in Bradford and Keighley to.

just imagine if we had a forward thinking "national body" arguing the case for cavers access when CROW was at the drafting stage.........rather than a Federation of of organisations several with their own fiefdoms and agenders.

The Spoc has a more efficient sheave than traxions, is lighter and will handle thinner ropes. Plus I seem to recall the krab hole is a bit bigger. And it's cheaper I've got an one but it's not been used. I tend to carry a roll n lock. I prefer the Spoc to the microtraxion I had

Size of bag depends on what you are taking. Weight is the issue

May be it is also easier for the younger generation to explore forgein than some parts of the UK away from home.

Solitary ciral like the one top right in second picture

I read that as latitude of Clapham....Best break out the emergency cure 🍾

My understanding is that the Dump wasn't booked exclusively for the party of guests and there were members up there doing repair and renovation works.

captive bolt gun --- stops them whinging too much

SParky tape is great for keeping broken / damaged arms and shoulders in place instead of slings - and its waterproof.

duct tape