It's 7 pm and we leave the YSS hut. The aim of the Friday evening mission is Snatcher pot. A pothole which I had already chance to visit this year but since it's on Rich's to do list and it's close to the hut, we opt for it. We slightly struggle to find a parking spot but once we did, we are soon at the entrance. It's proximity to the stream requires care and this time a small trickle flows into the entrance...
We find the cave in much wetter conditions than last time. We have to crawl in the water and we need to cross a few waterfalls. But this is just enough to make it a good refreshing trip. Without much struggle we move forward until the big pitch where we struggle to find a nice bolt to avoid the waterfall. All I remember is that we did this in a dodgy way last time, but that time the water level was much lower. After a longer time we finally find a solution, which is basically climbing to the roof of the chamber where is a permanent hanger and a hole for a spit. Much easier. Soon we meet at the final sump where we turn around and make our way out. Just on time for a beer & whiskey with Nigel at HB.
Time: 3 hrs
Party: Ales & Rich
The wishey didn't make the morning much easier. But the promise of a nice weather is motivating enough so at 9:30 we set off for a off-road loop around Whernside.
YSS -->Ribblehead --> Kingsdale Head --> Yordas cave --> Turbary road --> Marble Steps parking --> Kingsdale road --> Twisleton Scars --> Ribblehead --> YSS.
The weather was just increadible. Combination of the mist, sun and hills made it a perfect day. Possibly one of the best things I've done in Yorkshire dales. Great way to discover the Dales and to connect all the caving valleys together.
Trip time: 6hrs
Party: Ales & Rich
