Ivor and I had a very sunny afternoon climbing at Kirriehill, Kirriemuir, today. After warming up we spent most of the time working out the moves on a route we’re both trying to redpoint. Neither of us got it today, but it felt like it was getting closer, which made for a positive day.
![Ivor warming up on Xmas Xcess, which has a tough start for the grade.](http://www.climbnow.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/P5310170CN1-250x188.jpg)