Tim Dobson
Thinker, Blogger, Hacker, Hiker.
Back in Autumn with Alison Samantha and Judith
5 March 2021
Back in Autumn, Alison, Samantha, Judith, Kev, Jasmin and the Crew headed to Peak Cavern for a trip to Galena Round Trip, Ink Sump and The Tube that links to Buxton Water. Some highlights:¦The muddy ducksGoing the wrong way into a dig with a door (thanks Alex!)Going the right way§''Sending the climbs no drama¦Samantha, Kev, […]
Wilderness Gully East was in condition
4 March 2021
Wilderness Gully East was In Condition. Or not in condition. Depending on what you think is the right conditions. Last autumn Sam and I made an attempt of it, for her first ever above ground scramble. We pitched some of the lower sections with me telling Sam "stick to the water and slime line" and […]
Campfires on the Beaters Weekend
2 March 2021
Back on the Beaters Weekend with campfire hammock vibes, endless chat and longest nights sleep, ever. Originally posted on this post on Instagram
Karina Judith Charlotte Sarah and more
2 March 2021
Last year, Karina, Judith, Charlotte, Samantha and me had a look around the Mine Workings at a lead/spar mine and the Lower Series. There were moments like:' choose your own adventure mine workings' the handline climb' the downclimb with the hip jam' sending Judith ahead to explore the loop' discussing rope techniques with Charlotte' the […]
One of the best things about my friendships
1 March 2021
One of the best things about my friendship with Dean and Amy has been them letting me show them "my world" whilst they show me theirs. Taking them around this scary looking historic location was an absolute privilege and they showed it a great deal of awe and respect. Amy even said it wasn't anywhere […]
Who likes gratuitous dog pictures
28 February 2021
Who likes gratuitous dog pictures?Featuring Meg, Teddy and Bella (and Sam!) Originally posted on this post on Instagram
It was raining as we headed to Giants last autumn
28 February 2021
It was raining as we headed to Giants last autumn. Maybe that's why it was just me and Hazel. Everyone else knew better. We kitted up in howling wind, and donned SRT kits for what I'd promised would be a "wet" trip.As we wandered down the entrance, I noticed there was less water than expected, […]
Back boating with the Beaters on the Leven
28 February 2021
Back boating with the Beaters on the Leven in Autumn. So lovely to "lead" these two down the Leven. Not that they need leading of course, there was only one swim risk in the party, and a party it was. Surf waves. Boof rocks. Play the river! A moment of normality and a year of […]
Lets go and do some fun caving one evening
28 February 2021
"Let's go and do some fun caving one evening this autumn, and use SRT to get there" Hmmm. It had rained all week in the Peak and I wondered if P8 might be a P9 or a P-nope. "Let's go to Carlswark" I said, uttering words many wish to unhear, "we can do Big Dig […]
A few years ago I was introduced to Nickergrou
27 February 2021
A few years ago, I was introduced to Nickergrove mine. Over the years I've been back a few times, but two things have eluded me, until last autumn. Samantha & I were looking for a last minute venue for an easyish, water and flooding-free, SRT trip in the Peak… So off we went with Sam's […]
Our extra welcoming trips to Bagshawe Cavern
26 February 2021
Our extra welcoming trips to Bagshawe Cavern always make me smile. Last year, Naomi Amanda Maxine and Natasha were discovering it's delights with me and Judith My favourite moments:'¡When Maxine said the things she wouldn't do and afterwards compared her achievements'¡Amanda starting very apprehensive, and then ultimately leading the group'¡Tash jumping at every opportunity to […]
Charlotte Jane Mark Alex and I explored together
26 February 2021
Last year, Charlotte, Jane, Mark, Alex and me headed to Derbyshire for some stompy stompy explorey time. Visiting familiar passages like the wishing well, as well as complaining that my "miserable crawl" wasn't, in fact, miserable enough we successfully found our way through the mine to the old showcave. As Alex's first Caving Crew trip […]