The UK weather is a fickle thing. The forecast for today was that we would have 60mph gusts at 900m and that we would have a bit of sun in the morning, with showers in the afternoon.
This weather forecast precluded any attempt on the Napes Needle as a) it was really windy for the ascenders and b) it was too cold for the 'hangers-on' to be waiting for the process to unfold. So we opted for an ascent of Great Gable with a secondary peak of Green Gable thrown in. For the scramblers, there was the option of heading over to Westmoreland Crags as an approach to the summit.
This was a first Verdes Adventure for Steve H.
Steve is a newcomer to the rigours of Verdes but proved to be a complete 'no holds barred' member as the day progressed. Rich M had never summited Great Gable so another personal goal was up for grabs..
Denied an attempt at the Needle, John D and Rich S made good use of the day to take the off piste routes, taking the scrambling line wherever possible and ending on a scramble through Westmoreland Crags as a means to the summit.
A good day was had by all and there was something for everyone during the trip.
Still got to to thread this needle though for the virgins....
Davie
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