DaveR
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During the BPC GG winch meet we received reports of a dangerously poised loose boulder near the top of Niagra pitch. This area has been getting eroded back over time which had exposed an elongated boulder about 50 cm x 50 cm cross section, with about 70 cm hanging out of the loose fill wall about 3 m down from the pitch head. After confirming it was loose in its socket, the pitch was derigged (the rope was badly damaged anyway by other debris falling on it) and the offending small coffin sized Henry was despatched down the pitch producing a most satisfying set of bangs. I'm pretty convinced it reached the bottom, but for obvious reasons I was reluctant to go back down to check!
So, bear in mind that the pitch head area is loose and there may also be debris on the ledges on the way down. The pitch was left derigged, but this is likely to be rerigged soon to facilitate access for the ongoing resurvey project.
Take care!
Dave
So, bear in mind that the pitch head area is loose and there may also be debris on the ledges on the way down. The pitch was left derigged, but this is likely to be rerigged soon to facilitate access for the ongoing resurvey project.
Take care!
Dave