Despite the forecast predictions of a grey and wet day, we optimistically set off to our local crag – the big slabs of Turon. The drive there was easy and quick, although we did hesitate momentarily before turning off the smooth tarmac to descend the track to the nearby farm as a huge, deep looking Read more

It was an early start, but an easy one. The hotel bed that we woke in, was only a few minutes walk to the check-in desk. With a croissant and coffee in hand, we handed over two heavy holdalls (one of which was a bit too heavy, but thankfully not so heavy that it caused Read more

Loddington provided a very nice pre-Christmas day with the folks. Fine accommodation, good chat, food and drinks and of course a few nice strolls in the countryside, where we could discuss business while getting some fresh air. Sunset is at 15:50 at this time of year, but we got a little bit of blue sky Read more

The needle on the barometer dropped off the scale this week. The winds blew, rain fell and snow began to settle on the mountain tops. I’ve been mostly coughing and spluttering! On Friday, the rivers filled with water, but I wasn’t able to fit in a final white water run, due to carol singing commitments! Read more

Our winter term training continued this evening with a quick trip to Indy Wall in Anglesey. Lots of balance stuff this time rather than endurance training. And nicely finished by meeting a friend for dinner afterwards, to hear about a recent climbing expedition in Morocco. Potentially another new trip in the pipeline?….. Read more

It was a cold and wintery day. The leaves have mostly now fallen and the day barely got light. After an explore through the woodlands above Colwyn Bay, we returned to ‘Indoor Education’ for the remainder of the day. Sometimes teaching outside is more productive, but when half the class (and myself) are full of Read more