Category Archives: Llanberis Pass

The Boldness of Youth

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Mark Reeves

It seems I start too many stories nowadays, with the immortal words, ‘Back in the day…..’. Its not like I don’t live an adventurous life now. But sometimes a day out climbing now is as much about remembering all the … Continue reading →

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The Nose of Dinas Mot: Ticked

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Mark Reeves

Well almost, I should perhaps start from the beginning of my long story with The Nose of Dinas Mot. The routes, the climbers, the good times and the suffering.   Way back in 1995, I sat down and choose a … Continue reading →

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Shade Bathing: The Plexus Buttress

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Mark Reeves

Despite a poor forecast a couple of days ago the weather has been awesome today, blue skies and sunshine, with it being hot from early on. So we decided to head to the Plexus Buttress, as the few days dry … Continue reading →

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Hangover and Boulder

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Mark Reeves

No, not a hangover, but the route Hangover in Llanberis Pass. I have had a hate, Hate relationship with this route ever since I first climbed it. The first time I thought is was hard for E1 and awkward, the … Continue reading →

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Cromlech Circuit

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Mark Reeves

I sneaked off this afternoon to hit the cromlech boulders. Think that if I hit them early enough then they wouldn’t be that busy. As I arrived the sun was beating down and a nice cooling breeze was sweeping over … Continue reading →

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Packing Your life into Two Bags

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well I have been a busy boy so far this week. I managed to sell my van that required me to clean it for the first time in three years! I have also managed to enjoy some of this summer … Continue reading →

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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 →

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