"Winter is here and we can anticipate a spate of questions about sharpening the tips of axes and crampons on the UKC forums. This article provides a basic guide to some do’s and don’ts on the subject, taking into account previous discussions on the forums." says Horse (aka Graham Gedge) in his latest article Sharpening up your act, and your ice tools
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> Dear Mick
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> Horse's article is not bad, it was the same information I got in my metalwork class I got at school in 1963.
In reply to Mick - UKClimbing.com: He forgot to add the rule about expecting to climb mixed if you have sharpened your tools the night before, and ice if you haven't.
The house I used to live in in Leeds had an ornamental gronding wheel in the back garden. That was ideal for sharpening tools.
After conducting a double blind experiment I can conclusively state that as soon as my ice tools are taken out of the cupboard the wind in Lochaber swings to west and it starts to rain.
I will be in Glen Coe in March. Given there is a major football competition this summer tradition dictates that I will arrive in Scotland the day England get knocked out. There have been some initial discussions with some natives, to be continued in March, about maybe mountain venues. I have yet to broach the subject with The Boss.
> I will be in Glen Coe in March. Given there is a major football competition this summer tradition dictates that I will arrive in Scotland the day England get knocked out.
Could you try to cross the border some time on 20th June then please Horse?
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