Monthly Archives: August 2010

Test Post

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Tweet

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Seventh Days the Charm!

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well its been a hectic week for me, but I have successfully finished my seven day stint of work. I finished with what could have been a nightmare of a single pitch day for 10 yoofs from Newcastle. Instead they … Continue reading →

Posted in climb, Coaching, Instruction, UKC | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Lead Climb Coaching

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well I have just finished another two days lead climb coaching with a couple of guys up from london. Rather funny as one of them not only works 20m away from the guy who I was instructing over the weekend. … Continue reading →

Posted in climb, climbers, climbing, Coaching, Coaching skills, Courses, Instruction, lead climb coaching, rock climbing | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Sport to Trad Conversion Course

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Mark Reeves

I had some great work with a couple of climbers this weekend, who were basically outdoor sports and indoor climbers who wanted to turn themselves into Trad climbers. As such movement and climbing wasn’t a problem but the different tactical … Continue reading →

Posted in climb, climbing, Coaching, Coaching skills, Instruction, lead climb coaching, rock climbing, sports climbing, tremadog | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

New Horizons

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well I have been itch to tell you about a new job offer I got last month, but didn’t want to jinks the deal so kept quiet on the subject. The story goes about a month ago I was approached … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, climb, climbing, Coaching, Coaching skills, Instruction | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Yoof! Climbing Course

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well, I have just finished a two day spell on the Plas Y Brenin Young Persons climbing week. These courses for young climbers run twice a year, and the centre is closed to adults and the whole place is over … Continue reading →

Posted in climb, climbing, Coaching, Coaching skills, Instruction, lead climb coaching, Llanberis Pass, Plas Y Brenin | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Rock Climbing Tower

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Mark Reeves

I thought i’d share this image found courtsey of google images search. I thought it a rather ingeniuous structure, although not too sure about actually abseiling off it. I can’t imagine trying to risk assess this beast, top of the … Continue reading →

Posted in climbing, humour, random chat | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Rope Rescue for Rock Climbers Course: 28th & 29th August

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Imagine you are caught out by a storm high up on a mountain cliff, or you are stuck at the bottom of a sea cliff. How are you going to get out of that situation? Well the Rope Rescue Course … Continue reading →

Posted in accidents, climb, climbers, climbing, Coaching skills, Instruction, learning, rescue, Rigging, rock climbing, Rope Rescue, Snowdonia Mountain Guides, workshops | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Admin and Prep

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Mark Reeves

I forget how much time it takes to do the behind the scenes parts of the running ones life. A simple trip into bangor to go to the bank and tesco’s and half a day is gone. Washing, another half … Continue reading →

Posted in random chat | Tagged | Leave a comment

Bangor Student in Fatal Zip Wire Accident

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Mark Reeves

I have just read several breaking news reports that has named the Young lady from Bangor University, who recently died in a Zip Wire incident in Saas-fee. Reports seem to say that she opted to not use the breaking system … Continue reading →

Posted in accidents, rescue | Tagged , | Leave a comment