There’s snow back in the mountains! Unbelievable crazy ‘April showers’ weather, with sun one minute then heavy hail the next. My foot is still in no fit state to out in the mountains, so I took the opportunity to go and visit Plas Newydd on Anglesey; a fine establishment and home of Lord Anglesey. I… Read more

Some think that climbing mountains, is a risky game to play; But team games give the injuries, or so the stats would say. The ‘risky’ pastimes I pursue, like surfing, skiing or in canoe, Or hanging from a rocky face, seem safer than a ‘normal’ place. And here I give a case example, where a… Read more

My foot is still not looking like a normal foot, which is not good. Especially as I was due to be leading a team in the mountains today. In order to stay off my feet as much as possible, I’ve managed to borrow a set of crutches and have changed my plans to a less… Read more

With sunlight steaming through the skylights again this morning, it was easy to get up early. I was in such a good mood, I decided to give myself a treat and enjoy some fine coffee before heading out into the day. I’ve been out on the lake today with some students. And what a great… Read more

We found some afternoon peace today in Penmaenbach Quarry where the temperature on the van thermometer was reading 19 degrees. In the afternoon, basking in April sun, it was sheltered from the wind, gave incredible views, well-bolted climbs and a generally splendid feeling of wellbeing. Having left the guidebook in the car by mistake, we just… Read more

It’s been perfect conditions for a bit of slate climbing today. The air is still cool thanks to a light northerly breeze, but the sun had warmed the rock splendidly and in the sheltered region of ‘Never Never Land’ in the Llanberis slate quarries, it was t-shirt weather. Just walking into the quarries on a… Read more