Members: Dan O’Brien, Dave Wylie, Clay Conlon, Isabel Prause, Mark Ashley, Elliot Brown

Guests: John Smallwood, Andy Vine

Our journey did not take quite as long as the original Odyssey but after two roll-overs the KMC finally succumbed to the Siren call of Troy quarry.  The weather was warm with a light breeze, perfect conditions for climbing and, more importantly, keeping the midges away.

Dave and Isabel were first to arrive, climbing Left Siamese Twin (s) and Stacked Deck (HS) before Mark joined them for Right Siamese Twin (S) and Cracked Wall (VS).  Dan and Clay led Right Siamese Twin and Stacked Deck respectively and were then joined by Andy who followed Stacked Deck then led Troy Groove (VS) followed by Dan and Clay.

Elliot and John teamed up and proceeded to rocket round the crag, quickly ticking off Rapunzle (VS), Troy Groove and Jussy (HVS) before an abortive attempt on the steep pump-fest of Grans Wall (E1).  Meanwhile Clay battled with Rapunzle with Dan struggling to second with a sore hand.  Andy made it look easy then led Mucky Pups (VS or HVS depending on who you ask) to finish off the evening.  John and Elliot continues their tour of the quarry with an ascent of Kieranless Corner (VS) which is now a few kilos of rock lighter after a large chunk fell off the top section as John seconded.  They finished with a quick ascent of Siam Groove (VS).

In the pub the KMC were joined by a local Moped/Scooter enthusiasts group (very Quadrophenia) and amongst the smell of petrol and burning rubber managed a semi coherent vote for next weeks crag.  Windgather and Cow’s Mouth Quarry were quickly eliminated in favour of Denham and the longest route name on grit.