I went from climbing on Tryfan, to dining in Covent Garden in a mere four and a half hours on Monday! As Clare had a meeting in the city, after a last minute decision, I came along for the ride. We managed to pack a lot into our 36 hour trip, starting with a a… Read more

It’s been a windy start to what’s scheduled to be a busy the week here. In the Ogwen valley there was the definite threat of rain, but I was keen to get out on the rock regardless. Odd spots of rain were getting blown in on the wind as I nipped up to the base… Read more

What a peculiar weekend! It’s always nice to try new things and see new places – especially so close to home. Rather randomly, I’d been asked to host some Asian students who have been visiting for the weekend. They weren’t really the ‘Outdoor Types’ but were keen to see a bit of the local area. After… Read more

I take out all sorts of teams kayaking on Llyn Padarn during an average year’s instructional work. Some are keen to get stuck in; others less so. I could tell from the start that today’s group were going to be up for anything and that I was going to have to give them a big effort… Read more

It’s been great to be back up in the mountains with a group of students today. I’m leading an overseas mountaineering expedition with them next year and today was my first time meeting the group. After an introductory chat over a cup of tea, we made a quick ascent of Foel Ganol above the North… Read more

When I was about 14 or 15 years old, I saved up a bought myself a bike so that I could get myself to the neighbouring town under my own steam in order to work at the local Green Grocers. It’s now some years on, but it’s still just about going! Although a little TLC… Read more