Mossdale Session 91 video link

 Here's the video from my most recent session, the write-ups will follow soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPrEwztFXqw&t=229s

Mossdale Session 90 video link

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQhvJ89-zqw

Mossdale Sessions 85 - 88

Mossdale Sessions 85 - 88

14th, 21st, 25th, 28th May 2020

(All undertaken solo)

These were the first series of visits post Covid-Lockdown, which lasted the best part of two months till some of the restrictions on travel and outdoor exercise were lifted. I was in good health and had passed the time relatively well.

Mossdale Session 85 Youtube video

Session 85's Youtube offering, and my  first underground outing in a few months. The write-up should follow soon. Would actually like to get a few sessions behind me, and some progress made before I do any writing again, though that will all depend on the weather.

I was in a crap mood throughout this entire session and far from arsed regarding the filming. So please excuse another rubbish video. The fact I got something done is a definite positive, the past two months have been enduring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAFcRqNe7ec

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© Simon Beck, 2020. The copyright for this article and photographs, remains with the author. It should not be reproduced without permission.

Mossdale Session 84

Mossdale Session 84

Mon 23rd March 2020

(Simon Beck)


'Duchovny 19'

Another early start, arriving at the scar for half nine, underground for ten.

Strangely the entrance series felt like a right arse clencher. After somewhere in the region of 250 traverses of this section, I guess I'm pessimistic it will be me something drops on.

Main duck was similar to the previous session's departure state. Had to remove helmet and duck under again. Spent a short time removing more of the dam. The country being plunged into nationwide lockdown was looking more likely over the coming days. I wanted to try and do as much as I could just in case there was another big flood before I was allowed back.

The draught in the narrows prior to Piston Chamber was not as evident this time round, the weather topside was markedly different.

Mossdale Sessions 83

Mossdale Session 83

Sat 21st March 2020

(Simon Beck)


'Mossdale is mine!'

Postponed from the previous day. I hadn't quite been ready, with things still to organise and acquire, which is a pathetic excuse considering I'd only been waiting eight weeks for the opportunity to return. At the time one more day didn't feel like such a bad thing. Though, had I known what was coming Monday I'd have done back to back days till then.

An exceedingly early start was had, not necessarily making up for the previous day either, find I'm far better motivated with really early starts than slightly later ones. My neighbours probably thought I'd shit the bed.

Mossdale Sessions 82

Mossdale Session 82

Wed 22nd January 2020

(Simon Beck, Nicola...)


'La Femme Nikola'

Today's was the first Mossdale visit of the new year and working trip since late autumn (2019). Aside from a Dowbergill solo early November and a visit to Blackpool Sands (Mossdale) on New years eve I hadn't done anything worthy of note since.
The purpose of work had me fooled for a bit, and lasted a few months before those old reflexes returned. A dream about Langcliffe Pot when I was still happily ensconced derailed any expectation it would last. I was in the entrance of Oddmire Pot, through one hole was a serene picturesque canal bank with cottages, happy people and an obvious nice life, through the other and past a pile of my caving books was the far harder and menacing dream version of Langcliffe Pot.

Mossdale Sessions 83 - 84 Youtube clips

Still in the process, or yet to complete the written side of Sessions 82 - 84, but here are a couple of video offerings from 83 & 84. Although I've been considering Vlogging the sessions for sometime, it wasn't until session 83 that I decided to give it a go. I know they're pretty crap but I'm hoping to add more content and substance to them as I go.

Mossdale Session 83 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KnymgOTiSM

Mossdale Session 84 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=871r4R4D0VI

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© Simon Beck, 2020. The copyright for this article and photographs, remains with the author. It should not be reproduced without permission.

Mossdale Sessions 79 - 81

Mossdale Session 78

Mossdale Session update - January 2020