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Andy_HornungPart of week long expedition  Sucess!
Date Climbed: Jul 28, 1982

En route frm Buttermere to Esk Hause.
Posted Jul 19, 2008 5:36 am

mountainmanmarkMemories  Sucess!

Climbed this one a few times by various routes depending on the group. One fond memory is on a very windy day having one guy quite literally picked up and thrown down the path, quite spectacular
Posted Jan 26, 2008 2:56 pm

norm79Various routes  Sucess!

Climbed it from Sty Head and Beck Head. Done the climbers traverse, threaded the Needle. Classic mountain experiences...
Posted Jan 6, 2008 4:23 pm

J FoxFrom Honister Pass  Sucess!
Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007

My wife, 8 month old son, and 10 year old dog all made it to the summit. We had a nice scramble up parts of the Northwest buttress and descended via Green Gable.
Posted Jun 26, 2007 11:09 am

tphubbardIn about 1994  Sucess!

- have'nt been up it since, though I am hatching plans to do the Mosedale Horseshoe then Great Gable, Great End and the Scafells as a run.
Posted May 20, 2007 6:08 pm

NanulsGreen Gable, Great Gable, Allen Crags and Glaramara  Sucess!

Did it in on my own in winter, superb views could see for miles
Posted Apr 27, 2007 8:37 am

Jay Powerfrom Seathwaite  Sucess!
Date Climbed: Jun 8, 1978

I was a young lad then.
Posted Nov 22, 2006 4:04 pm

munroitisRoute Climbed: Grey Crag, Green Gable & Great Gable. Date Climbed: 16th July 2000  Sucess!

After going way over the top with a series of Ghyll scrambles I emerged onto the shoulder of Grey Crag totally soaked. From here a traverse over Green Gable was made and then a contoured path around the back of Great Gable was followed until we came across the rock playground. The scramble to the summit was a bit OTT and in hindsite I put myself into possitions I shouldn't have.



All in in all having returned home in one peice on a glorious day I couldn't complain.
Posted Jan 29, 2006 3:54 pm

Phillip StasiwRoute Climbed: Scramble up a gully near the Needle Date Climbed: 30th November 2005  Sucess!

A very nasty day in that visability was down to 100ft,rain and snow did not help, and carrying a rack and rope for a climb that never looked on due to conditions being bad when we left the car,ever the optimist we thought we had a 50/50 chance it would blow over,it didnt!!! Still,it's all about character building on days like that! fine area,better luck next time....
Posted Dec 9, 2005 10:21 am

fdoctorRoute Climbed: Sphinx Ridge Date Climbed: September 2002  Sucess!

A great day out with an old friend not seen for about 20yrs. Considering he taught Alan Hinkes to climb I guess I've missed out a bit! Done lots of other routes over the years, some scambles from the Needle, others walks from Wasdale and Honistor pass.
Posted Jun 14, 2005 12:01 pm

mountainmanjohnRoute Climbed: Many Date Climbed: 1995  Sucess!

Have been up via a few routes. Great mountain with fine views. The Sphynx and needle should get a visit, they add interest to the day.

John
Posted Jan 11, 2005 11:25 am

Dan BaileyRoute Climbed: napes needle Date Climbed: 1999  Sucess!

Busy.
Posted Feb 10, 2004 2:06 pm

Andy KennedyRoute Climbed: Sphinx Ridge followed by Westmorland Crag Date Climbed: 5th May 2003  Sucess!

Bad weather put an end to our climbing ambitions for the bank holiday weekend (typical!), so we elected to go for a scramble up Great Gable.



Coming from Stickle Tarn we contoured round onto the face and ascended up to Napes Needle which we promptly threaded! All very wet and greasy it wasn't all that pleasurable but still an experience to be savoured. After all on a fine day there would be a queue at this bottle neck, as it was we didnt see a single person on our scramble!



We continued up to the Sphinx where we joined the ridge of the same name taking in some exposed positions. Luckily the rock was drying out a little and progress wasn't difficult. On reaching the end of the ridge we prolonged our enjoyment with a scramble up Westmoreland Crag to the summit.



We descended down to windy gap, crossing Green Gable before desending further to the waiting car!



Excellent day for bad weather enthusiasts!
Posted Jun 13, 2003 3:07 pm

Chamonix ManRoute Climbed: From Honister Pass Date Climbed: 26 apr 03  Sucess!

Start Point/ end Point: NY226135 - Honister Pass. Ascent from the North East via Grey Knotts, Brandreth and green Gable. Descent was to the west, down to Black Sail Hut and then up to the pass known as Scarth Gap. From there over Hay Stacks to Honister Pass.

Route was 15k and took 4.5 hrs (at a very leisurely pace!)
Posted Apr 27, 2003 1:08 am

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