With the freezing level advertised at 750m, Rusty and I decided to nip up into Cwm Cneifion and grab a little bit of Welsh winter action before I fly south. It was no where near as cold as we’d expected, but we still managed to find some good sport in the Grade II ‘Hidden Gully’.… Read more

A day trip to the Peak District today! Sadly, the idea of a crisp winter afternoons bouldering at the Plantation at Stanage were somewhat washed out, but we did manage to catch up with some great friends. There were actually patches of snow still as we drove over Snake Pass! Approaching a rather damp Stanage… Read more

A day of rest was required today! There was fresh snow in the mountains, but even the view of frosty blue skies couldn’t pull me from the warmth of the duvet this morning. A leisurely brunch, followed by fresh coffee by the fireside was exactly the sort of Saturday morning I was looking for! It… Read more

Contrary to popular belief, I do actually go to work to earn my pennies. Well ‘work’ of sorts anyway! However, today marks the end of all that for the foreseeable future! Today marks the start of our world climbing and surfing tour, calling at all good destinations between New Zealand, Fiji and California. We’ve got… Read more

Welcome to the Gwynant Valley and the Lockwood’s Chimney Show! With another dismal weather forecast of heavy wintery shower and gale force winds, there weren’t many appealing options available this morning for those wanting an outside climbing experience. Given the conditions, we chose to make an ascent of the ‘classic’ Diff grade climb called Lockwood’s… Read more

Gales and rain across Snowdonia today! Had a fab introduction session to orienteering this morning. We made use of the warmth and shelter of a classroom before heading out into the wilds. It’s always better to create the right environment for learning, rather than trying to force the point in the pouring rain! Maps, maps,… Read more