Monthly Archives: July 2009

New Blog Site

Well I have had some great help from two of my readers Scott and James, both of which have helped me immensely in setting up a new blog on my own website. There are few things still to do but … Continue reading

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Marathon Training

Yesterday I fancied a bit of a run, but at the same time also wanted to have a nose round the quarries to see what is happening in there, as over the last few days the machine that is a … Continue reading

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Nominated for an Award

A while back someone suggested that I register my blog for a the above award. I found out today that I have been nominated for ‘Wales in Words’ competition. Which is a rather satisfying, seeing that I was suppose to … Continue reading

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"There’ll be no guides to follow"

I met up with a friend who had just got back from a little trip to Europe where they did a bit of mountain biking, some Via Ferratas and spent a night at a Alpine hut near the Eiger. They … Continue reading

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A day at the office

I was at work yesterday, and had to do a double take as I entered the Plas Y Brenin dining room to collect my lunch, yes it was a well known Olympic gold medalist. apparently after climbing with the BMC … Continue reading

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Free Coaching Sessions

As part of a MSc research project into imagery and climbing, local Mountaineering Instructor and Climbing Coach Mark Reeves is offering places on a free Coaching Seminar for anyone who is willing to volunteer as a participant in the research. … Continue reading

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Free Coaching Sessions

As part of a MSc research project into imagery and climbing, local Mountaineering Instructor and Climbing Coach Mark Reeves is offering places on a free Coaching Seminar for anyone who is willing to volunteer as a participant in the research. … Continue reading

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Are the BBC On Thin Ice with Country File

Country File where the emphasis is on Cun……..try has over the years tried to introduce a few ‘new’ otudoor past times to the general public. A particular favourite was racing a mountain board behind a horse. Because we can all … Continue reading

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Bear Grylls, The BMC and Us

I have known about this story for some time, and have toyed with trying to write something on it for a bigger media outlet than my own blog, as there are parts of the story that as a climber and … Continue reading

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Homegrown

Well what with the recession, growing your own food seemed like a good idea, however an ounce of DNA from Alan Titmarsh, or the smallest hint of green fingers would help to make sure you grow some nice big succulent … Continue reading

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