Category Archives: climb

Posts about a climb or climbing

Coaching Workshops @ LLAMFF

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Mark Reeves

After chatting to the organisers at LLAMFF, it looks like I am going to be delivering some coaching workshops through the Beacon Climbing Centre. As well as giving a slideshow of Rock Climbing in the Americas. If you are interested … Continue reading →

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Snowdon: Trinity Gullys

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Mark Reeves

Well I had a busy day yesterday, in the morning I headed to the Caban in Brynrefail for a quick coffee and to get the keys to Huw’s store room, where all my winter climbing kit was stored away. Then … Continue reading →

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4×4 training and Beaconeering

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Mark Reeves

After a great night catching up with friends I hadn’t seen for 4 months, I got up with a sore head and went 4×4 training with the team. Getting some practice on icy track was good fun, although some dryt … Continue reading →

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Winter Walking, Mountaineering and Climbing Courses

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well shortly after Christmas I am starting my winter campaign, many years ago I started my Winter Mountain Leader Qualification, sadly I have never finished the number of ‘Scottish’ Winter Days to come back for the assessment. As part of … Continue reading →

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Should we discuss/analyze/speculate or otherwise pick apart Accidents?

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Mark Reeves

I recent read a thread on UKC. I was very bored and drunk in a bar in Santiago, and sadly there were no stewardess to look at. Anyway the threads starter stated a firm belief that WE shouldn’t speculate over … Continue reading →

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They Ferryglided?

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well I was reminded of Eddie Izzard when I saw this on the last crag in Bariloche we visited. We ferryglide, they ferryglided? It was awesome the ferry could get across the river in 5 seconds just by altering the … Continue reading →

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Reflection on Frey and beyond!!!!

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well I have been back from Frey for a while now. The climbing is totally world class, the rock solid and great for free climbing, despite the sandbagging grades, it is a spot that I cannot recommend highly enough. Just … Continue reading →

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Rock Climbing in Frey – Deirdro Jim

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Mark Reeves

The deirdro Jin is a line that Jumps out at you. A perfect corner, leading to an amazing splitter crack. We had spied the line on our first day. I was on the thrid that I took 4 of the … Continue reading →

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Rock Climbing In Frey – M2

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Mark Reeves

M2 was a great little tower, although I virtually circumnavigated it looking for the easy corner. Eventually I had to admitted that the only corner on the tower was the ‘easy’ one and tuck my skirt in and climb it. … Continue reading →

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Tea and Cake – Frey Style

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well if you know me, then you’ll understand that I do a lot of work for Plas Y Brenin, and if you know Plas Y Brenin then you’ll understand how important Tea and Cakes are to my climbing day. In … Continue reading →

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