What a perfect day to be exploring the Lake at Llanberis (Llyn Padarn). Blue skies and virtually no wind meant that the water was like a mirror. The air was crisp and cold; there may even have been a few patches of frost about this morning – the first of the year.  Loaded up with… Read more

There are some great bolted routes at Penamaenbach Quarry, but beware as on closer inspection, the rock has some alarmingly sharp edges in places.  We went out this evening to do a few field tests and experiments on how easily a rope might cut on some of the rock edges in the quarry. But not… Read more

The North Ridge of Tryfan is one of Wales’ finest and most famous scrambles. There are many different paths leading up onto the ridge proper and almost all of them lead up to the summit (just follow the most polished bits if you are unsure). After a steep start from the road, the scrambling is… Read more

Between jobs, we managed to have a mini surf holiday today! We were up early to fit it all in, but managed to be both productive and leisurely all in the same day! Having ticked off our first tasks, we called into our favourite coffee shop to re-group and re-focus. After a bit of chat… Read more

Glassy waves and not a breath of wind brought out the surfers of north wales in flocks! Don’t think I’ve ever seen the beach so busy! At one point, I counted 75 surfers in the water and many more on the beach taking photos and spectating!  I was actually teaching a few students to surf… Read more

Amazing sunrise over the Carneddau this morning. Photo doesn’t really do it justice, but watching it started the day with a god feeling inside. There was zero effort required for the walk in to today’s climbing venue. Castle Inn Quarry literally has a cliff in the car park! Did a few nice routes during the… Read more