Finally after a pretty dull and showery week, we woke today to find the skies clear. Standing in the sunlight, feeling the warmth on my cheeks felt like a real treat,  even though there was a frost on the ground. A cheeky squirrel seems to have chewed through some important cables under the van, so… Read more

A new activity for me today! While I’ve done plenty of traditional canoeing, I’ve never tried the assistance of a mast and sail. I’ve only the scantiest experience when it comes to sailing, so was leaning heavily on John’s experience and enthusiasm as we put together the new rigs on the empty, wind swept beach… Read more

Very strong westerlies meant that the summit of the Little Orme was an exciting place to be taking in the views from today. Rather than get soaked and blown around, I opted to take my students to a much drier location and even though a few squalls blew through, we just about stayed dry.  Facing… Read more

I’ve been using the little gadget on and off for a while now. The Eldrid OHM can be clipped to the first bolt on a sport climb to give a little extra friction should the leader fall unexpectedly. This help the belayed to ‘catch’ the fall without being given such a heavy shock. It was… Read more

It’s been a while since I had to get into a wetsuit before diving into the sea! Last time I was at this beach, it was a shorts only affair. However, thick mist, strong winds and heavy drizzle made it obligatory for me, but I was pleased to find that the sea was still ‘okay’.… Read more

Matt stayed at The Cottage last night, so the day started with a sociable breakfast of Banana Pancakes, before we set out on different paths into the day. Clare and I took a quick blast up nearby Carnedd y Filiast as the weather was set to deteriorate. It’s been a while since I was striding… Read more