I wrote up the trip we had over the weekend. It was great fun and would recommend it! Link is below.
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skippy
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Toby, did you not spot the shower curtain on the 2nd pitch?
tobyk
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I incorrectly assumed the ‘curtain’ would be prettier!Toby, did you not spot the shower curtain on the 2nd pitch?
Likewise, nice to meet you both and I'm sure I'll see you on a club trip!
JAA
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Hi Skippy,
Possibly planning a trip for next Friday depending on weather.
Is it likely to still be rigged and if we do go do you want any of the lower pitches derigging for you as we come out if it’s helpful?
Cheers
thehungrytroglobite
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Hoping to go to Curtain tomorrow. Can anyone advise if it is wetsuit-worthy?
When I did it I just wore a furry and was happy.
thehungrytroglobite
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Just wanted to say thank you very much to Skippy & friends for letting us use your ropes today. Myself (BPC) and a couple of friends from SWCC who were visiting the Dales for the weekend went there today. Upon parking at Dale Head we met two other cavers, from Craven, who were also planning on caving in Curtain. We ended up walking over together, and doing the whole trip as a group in the end.
We had an excellent time, sump & back in 3.5 hours (not bad for a group of 5!), and shared crackers + cheese + fruit cake at the bottom. It gave me the chance to do a cave that I wouldn't usually do (as there are so many that are easier to walk to!). I've not done much caving recently, after a few trips that weren't as enjoyable/knocked my confidence in my own ability. Today really helped me remember all the things that are great about caving.
I may or may not have been heard saying 'this is so much fun, we should do joint BPC-CPC trips more often'. After speaking to a lovely Craven member at the CNCC meeting yesterday, in addition to the fact that I am now working with another lovely Craven member, I'm finding it increasingly hard to maintain the rivalry I'm supposed to have. No doubt I'll be shunned at the Dump for saying such a thing - but I do think it's a great example of how your generous offer of letting others use the ropes has done some good for the caving community!
We also rescued a frog named Geoff from pretty deep in the cave. He was a very distinguished gentleman. After enjoying a lovely walk back to the cars in the crisp sunshine, I think we all went away feeling like we'd made some new friends which was a really wonderful end to the weekend.
We had an excellent time, sump & back in 3.5 hours (not bad for a group of 5!), and shared crackers + cheese + fruit cake at the bottom. It gave me the chance to do a cave that I wouldn't usually do (as there are so many that are easier to walk to!). I've not done much caving recently, after a few trips that weren't as enjoyable/knocked my confidence in my own ability. Today really helped me remember all the things that are great about caving.
I may or may not have been heard saying 'this is so much fun, we should do joint BPC-CPC trips more often'. After speaking to a lovely Craven member at the CNCC meeting yesterday, in addition to the fact that I am now working with another lovely Craven member, I'm finding it increasingly hard to maintain the rivalry I'm supposed to have. No doubt I'll be shunned at the Dump for saying such a thing - but I do think it's a great example of how your generous offer of letting others use the ropes has done some good for the caving community!
We also rescued a frog named Geoff from pretty deep in the cave. He was a very distinguished gentleman. After enjoying a lovely walk back to the cars in the crisp sunshine, I think we all went away feeling like we'd made some new friends which was a really wonderful end to the weekend.
thehungrytroglobite
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Glad to hear the frog made it out! I was in the other group in the cave today (Slough Mountaineering Group) no less... ( but as mentioned in passing, we live in Lancs and Cumbria!). Thanks to the CPC for use of their ropes too. A great trip..
skippy
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All,
It's great you had a good time. TBH, The BPC/CPC rivalry is now very much 'tongue in cheek' and more of a nod to former years...and many BPC pranks are still remembered fondly especially the body on Dihedral..but the Balls to Craven note on the webcam was put down to jealousy as we are no longer technical luddites 🤣
In previous years, myself and Terry D have organised very successful joint CPC/BPC meets..and I was only thinking last week, we've not done one since pre Covid.
Anyway, we are pulling the ropes from Curtain next week.
If anyone would like to de rig with us, pse pm me directly rather than on this thread,
Cheers, Glenn(Skippy)
It's great you had a good time. TBH, The BPC/CPC rivalry is now very much 'tongue in cheek' and more of a nod to former years...and many BPC pranks are still remembered fondly especially the body on Dihedral..but the Balls to Craven note on the webcam was put down to jealousy as we are no longer technical luddites 🤣
In previous years, myself and Terry D have organised very successful joint CPC/BPC meets..and I was only thinking last week, we've not done one since pre Covid.
Anyway, we are pulling the ropes from Curtain next week.
If anyone would like to de rig with us, pse pm me directly rather than on this thread,
Cheers, Glenn(Skippy)
s_allshorn
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I dare you to seek a peek behind the curtain!
