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Nightriders
The sun beat a hasty line through the curtains as the drone of the alarm brought the day into life. Gogarth was on the cards again, the plan hatched to climb the main cliff classic Nightride. A stunning looking line … Continue reading
The Sun in the sun
Today was goi g to be another day, scaring ourselves stupid on Main Cliff at Gogarth, the weather looked set for a nice day, but in the final approaches to Holyhead, we noticed that the Cigareete and matches were obscured … Continue reading
Gogarth: Getting back to Business!
I have to admit to having quite a bad weekend, as friday and saturday I failed to find a climbing partner, so went for a bit of a boulder both days. On Saturday it was the RAC, this is a … Continue reading
Old Man of Hoy: Come join me
A couple of years ago I set out from Llanberis and made a pilgrimage that was for me one of the best short trips of my life. Having quested half way round the world in search of classic rock climbing, … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, charity run, Coaching skills, Courses, Rigging, risk-taking
Tagged Climbing, scotland
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Learning to Climb
As an instructor I often find myself flabbergasted that people out there pay me a reasonable wage to teach them how to tie a few knots, whack some metal into a cliff, and call themselves safe. I am a climber … Continue reading
Last Beaconeering Session of the Season?
Well, after a long drive, and I mean long, I think I clocked up several A roads and more motorways In my drive from Kent to Bournemouth then up to Wales. I did however arrive up in wales in time … Continue reading
ML Assessment 3 day Exped
All I can say is the horror is over, the suffer fest has ended. I am now safely back down in Allt Shellach and have warmed myself and soothed aching muscles in the bath. What has just happened has happened, … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, Instruction, MLT Qualifications, Plas Y Brenin, Scotland, Uncategorized, Walking, Winter
Tagged scotland, walking, Winter
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Final Prep for Winter ML
Well, I headed back up to Scotland, and I have to say it wasn’t the most successful journey I have ever made. I ended up getting pull by the police, and a long story. Suffice to say I think I … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, Scotland, Uncategorized, Walking, Winter
Tagged mountain rescue, scotland, walking, Winter
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Winter Mountaineering: Top Ten Must Do Routes in UK
I don’t know what one word I word use to describe a Scottish Winter, it embodies so much. In the last month and a half I have come to know both the agony and ectascy, for it is a double … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, Scotland, Snowdonia Mountain Guides, Uncategorized, wales, Walking, Winter, Winter Climbing
Tagged scotland, walking, Winter, Winter Courses
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A few snaps from Scotland
I have just driven back down teh M6 again, on tht long commute home from Scotland, I did break it up by calling in for a nights B&B at PYB Allt Shellach. It is still a loooooonnnnggggg Wwaaaaaayyyyyy! Not sure … Continue reading
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