Avon Gorge Climbing

Jonny topping out

There was a constant stream of boats all day

Jonny at the top of The Arete

Jonny leading with pre placed gear

Today I took Jonny to Avon Gorge to experience some Multipitch routes and to start getting him in the mood for leading. We spent some time climbing "The Arete" VD 4a. I lead the first pitch placing some protection and Jonny followed placing more in the gaps I left. We then bot abseiled down and inspected the gear. Satisfied it was all sercure we continued to the bottom and Jonny lead the first pitch clipping the insitu gear and arriving at the pre built belay. I followed Jonny up and took over the lead again finishing the next two pitches of the route. We arrived at "Lunchtime Ledge" for a snack and then continued on the two pitch route "Direct Route" Severe 4a.
The afternoon was spent practising footwork on slabs and building belays.