In reply to Rob Greenwood - UKClimbing:
We aren't going to agree here Rob as there is quite a conflict of interest, yours in the commercial side, mine in the lakes resident wishing for a quieter life side.
The horse has bolted and climbing festivals are now a thing. I have always found the idea horrific. The timing of this one is particularly awful. Perhaps consider offering it in September? It's not about keeping folks out of the lakes but spreading the load a little.
Yes, I and many others can and will stay away. I likely won't buy arcteryx kit either, the event certainly doesn't attract me to do so. There is much more to climbing than making a few bucks/promoting your brand.
Your argument about traffic is poor, Langdale is one of the Lakes busiest climbing valleys, I can't see any of the festival punters heading over to Pillar, can you?
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