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Accommodation on the January Lakes trip was spartan to say the least but with well below freezing night time temperatures and somewhat inadequate heating it was borne stoically by those who went. The proximity of the pub, (almost next door), was a godsend and the food wasn’t bad either! But if it’s all about the location then this was still a good choice for access to the Scafell and Gable ranges at the head of Borrowdale. Continue reading
John M has asked me to put pen to paper following my attendance at the BMC’s Snowdonia First Aid BMC Club weekend – REC Level 2 First Aid course.
This was my first film festival. The only reason I went was to attend the Premiere of the Long Hope Route. Continue reading
It is always a pleasure to climb with Brian Mead, there is never a dull moment. I want to share my vivid experiences of steep Swanage limestone from two recent day raids to Boulder Ruckle. Continue reading
Brian Mead had his heart set on doing the classic Debauchery at High Tor but the weather dictated where to go – Bristol. I have always been put off by tales of road noise and poor protection but Brian raved about a buttress of natural limestone so I thought I would give it a go.
John Mitchener and I decided that we should make the most of the mild November, so on Sunday 6th we set off for a day trip to Portland. We met at Bessells Green at 7am and by 9:40 were sitting in a cafe on Weymouth seafront, having a full english breakfast as the Sun glinted across the bay. Things were looking good.
Having been living in the Czech Republic for almost a year now, it seems a shame that I haven’t yet discovered what the country has to offer in terms of climbing, so when I was invited to join the RHM’s annual summer meet in Slovakia, I jumped at the chance. Continue reading
Yet another beautiful sunny day in the Chamonix valley so plans to conquer climb 7 in ‘100 Classic Chamonix Climbs’ was on the agenda; the Amone slab, Switzerland (TD). As we approached the little hamlet of L’Amone the 450m slab stood out clearly with a smooth light grey chute running down its centre, which was our route up. Continue reading
Here’s a question for you: Why do so many climbers including many whose fame has taken them all over the world, say Fontainbleau is their favourite place to climb?
I thought I’d share with you my experiences from font and the joys of bouldering and see if there is interest for a club trip to font in the future. Continue reading
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