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New Starting Out Article
I have just put together a short article on a first trad climbing rack over on my Snowdonia Mountain Guides website. It covers the basics of what you will need and the quantities for equipment for a beginners lead climbing … Continue reading
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Starting Out – No.5 – Making the transistion Outdoors
In the previous articles we looked at equipment, risk and protection. This time we look at turning those placements into belays, as well as the fundemental principles that are associated with belays. As well as looking after yourself, crag and … Continue reading
Beginner’s Traditional Climbing Rack
A rather advance rack, with virtually every cam size available, great if you about to embark on a long adventurous route somewhere, but not necessarily ideal for a beginner! I am often asked what equipment a beginner would need to … Continue reading
Moving Outside for the Indoor Climber
Whilst many climber now days are happy climbing predominantly indoors, the desire to climb outside on ‘real’ rock is a something that should never be over looked. Making the transition can be a bit of a rocky road, however done … Continue reading
Starting Out Indoors – Learning to Lead – No. 3
By its very nature lead climbing has inherently more risks to it than top roping, the potential to fall a great distance is vastily increased, as are the forces exerted on not only the climber but belayer as well. Meaning … Continue reading
