We only just managed to get outside today. Roads were flooded and those that weren’t were being buffeted by strong winds. After much consideration, we managed to get out and get a bit of orienteering done. At least racing around looking for markers keeps you warm, even if you are soaking wet! After a bit… Read more

Another day and another weather warning! All those glorious bright autumn days back at the start of the month seem like a distant memory given the last few weeks. On the plus side, we have many fantastic indoor climbing walls around here to keep the climbing psych high and the fingers strong. I had hoped… Read more

Another Met Office weather warning for gale force winds ended my high ropes course session before it had even started today. Instead I’ve been doing some kit maintanace and given the grimness of the weather, it’s probably been best to be tucked up inside. Things picked up in the evening though, when we found out… Read more

Today started with a morning run from The Cottage along the track and into the Ogwen valley. There was a bit of drizzle in the air which gave a fabulous rainbow over Anglesey on my way back. By lunch, the main weather event had arrived; 25mm of rain in just a few hours!  The roads… Read more

This was the grim outlook at the lake today. Windchill putting the temperature around zero. Bleak. After packing away the sailing boats for the winter, we retreated to the comparative warmth of the ‘heated’ kayaking pool at Plas y Brenin for a lesson in kayak rolling. Read more

There was a slight respite in the wind and rain this afternoon, down in the Conwy Valley. Been ‘grafting’ today with some volunteers at the National Trust’s ‘Bodnant Gardens’. Nothing glamorous, just raking up leaves for composting, but a necessary job to keep it all looking good. Read more