..IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE - or perhaps an undertaker?

WELCOME TO THE KMC's " 'ANNUAL' GLOSSOP BOULDERING COMP"

Q. What goes arghhhhhhhh twang, snap thud??

A. An old KMCer with rusty tendons hanging a desperate crimp on Glossop's oh-so-steep overhanging wall.

The long winter nights are still with us and yet Spain, France, Italy and other sun-kissed rock adventures are just round the corner. So how about a bit of the indoor stuff to get the old muscles and sinews nicely toned in preparation for those sweeping sheets of unspoilt limestone. To this end I'm organising a KMC only(ish) competition at the Glossop wall for Wednesday 13th February. The comp' is just for fun and it's the taking part that counts not the winning (sorry Lee!). For those of you who have heard terrible tales of the Glossop wall don't be put off - I'll be setting problems that whilst demanding will be in accordance with KMC ability levels - i.e. points for contintence, sobriety, navigation to Glossop, etc. They'll be plenty of 4c level problems with a few stretching the limits towards 5b and maybe a couple of more tricky ventures for El Presidento and his Good Missus. Also, given that many of us KMCers display symptoms of vertigo (demonstrated by the preference to canoe, swim and cycle over climb) many of the problems will not get you too high (sorry Duncan and HRH Harry).

The evening will culminate in a curry and beer at my local pub - excellent food and Robinsons - with those wishing to indulge in the latter only too welcome to doss (and that's what it'll be once the three spare bed spaces are taken) at my house before heading for work the following morning.

Details

• Date 13th February 2002
• Start Time 7.00pm
• Finish Time 9.00pm

Location See map (the wall is a 3 minute walk from the train station!!)

Nearest Hospital 5 min ambulance ride from the wall also has a geriatric ward!

I would appreciate having some idea of numbers, so if you think you're likely to risk life and limb on the heady heights of Glossop's infamous wall then let me know