Monthly Archives: March 2009

Well after the flu last week i have been struggling to re find my form for training, in fact it had been a while since I got out running or climbing. However in the last couple of days I have … Continue reading →

Now I have no problem with marketing climbing, I myself regularly promote climbing, hillwalking and mountaineering to those that I introduce. I have mentioned before that I found some business/marketing claims in outdoor instruction provision to be a little OTT. … Continue reading →

Well just finished another day teaching scrambling on a PYB Discover Scrambling, I was a bit scrambled out by the end of the four days working on two different courses. However today was a nice adventure up Seniors ridge and … Continue reading →

Well, its bad isn’t it when you get up in the morning, and have to instruct people in the art of scrambling up the North Ridge of Tryfan, for the second time in three days. A lesser man would bemoan … Continue reading →

The Long Slog up the east Ridge of Crib Coch Well, working on a scrambling course it seemed only fitting that after climbing the classic scramble up Tryfan, that we do one of the finest mountain journey’s in the UK. … Continue reading →

No, not the Boston Red Soxs, but Red Socks, that “Fashion” accessory that many bimberly rambler wear. I would say that it is a form of neo-socialist/communist statement, or a badge of honour for all ramblers club members, either way … Continue reading →

Snowdon Summit Fortress  It has been many months since I have visited the summit of Snowdon. Last time was before the winter set in, and it was essentially a building site. Today I venture up there on a scrambling course more … Continue reading →

Cresting the North Tower on the North Ridge of Tryfan Well, I have been out working today on arguably one of the best scrambles in the UK, Tryfan. A mountain in wales that is so steep it is often mused … Continue reading →

Well as I went to work this morning and return this evening I passed Pen y Pass, and saw a Helicopter coming into land, which is quite rare. It reminded me of MASH, the cult TV show, I have embedded … Continue reading →

Well, I have been not so much vocal but textual in my criticism of climbing magazines. Often each new month brings about more disappointment. However I just saw an advert saying that CLIMB have gone fully online, so I rocked … Continue reading →