Coed y Parc in all it’s glory this morning Nipped out first thing along the track from The Cottage, where the autumn colours of Coed Y Parc are starting to take effect. Slate explorations Went exploring today in the slate quarries. Having climbed most of the routes that we are able to, we took the… Read more

It’s been a busy day today and a total stunner. North Wales at it’s best! Finished the D of E Assessment and afterwards, went for a cooling swim in the Ogwen. Yes, that’s right, it was so hot that a swim in a river was required! Then just before the sun set, we raced around… Read more

I’ve been assessing some students on their Bronze DofE Expedition today. From an overcast start in the Gwdyr Forest, they’ve travelled on foot to a camp below Tryfan. Evening clouds lift off Tryfan at camp It’s been overcast today with the odd rain drop, but still warm enough for shorts! For once, the day went… Read more

Really humid again today, but after a bright hazy start, the clouds began to build! I spent the morning climbing with a group at Fach Wen near Llanberis. The views from the crag, across Llyn Padarn are great, and normally you get a great view of Snowdon, but today the haze just got thicker and… Read more

Tropicana North Wales remains! Had a splendid day today, circumnavigating the lake of Llyn Padarn at Llanberis in open canoes. Sun hats, a pair of shorts and a leisurely pace were all that were required! Setting off for a canoe journey Snowdon was cloud free all day, and even though the lake was glorious, I… Read more

Sundown on the rocks at Penmaen Bach Quarry I’d heard that a new bolted climb had been put up at Penmaen Bach Quarry. It’s a north west facing crag, perfect for a sunny evening, so decided to stop off on the way home and get ’em while they’re fresh! Freshly drilled bolts I can’t remember… Read more