This blog follows my climbing trips; based in the Forest of Dean , climbing in the nearby Wye Valley, North Wales, Scotland, Picos de Europa Spain and European Alps.
Another busy week, with back toback courses in the Wye Valley, a feeling that the summer holidays are coming to an end and everyone is trying to fit in some rock climbing - the weather is certainly showing signs of autumn, I'm ordering some ski boots and taking winter course bookings !! Thanks to Katie, Adrian, Andrew, Dan and Tei for some easy days in the sunshine at Shakementle Quarry and Symonds Yat. Other news is that I've finally got a big mountain route to aim for - The Kuffner or Frontier Ridge in the Alps - so time to start the diet, get jogging and do some more pull-ups !!
Another very enjoyable week's climbing, although the unsettled weather hasn't shown the Wye Valley at its best - we have seen some glimpses of summer, and the tree cover has meant that we've been able to find dry climbable rock everyday. There has been some smiling faces on this week's courses with a few people being surprised at how good climbing can be outside - especially Neringa, who's initial intention was to come and watch ! Thanks to everyone for their good company and enthusiasm - Rachel , Simone, Paul, Darren, Nathan, Jonathan ( happy birthday ) Ronald and Neringa
I've had a very busy , but very enjoyable weekend, with lead climbing courses starting on Friday evening, running through to Sunday evening - it hardly feels like I've been off the rock !
Both Lynne & Adam and Dierdre & Martin wanted to polish up their lead climbing skills this weekend climbing, hence the evening sessions - luckily the weather was reasonably good, except Friday, when greasy rock contributed to Adam coming off unexpectedly - however, with all the safety system in place, it was a learning experience rather than a drama and didn't stop him and Lynne enjoy climbing by themselves on Saturday. No such excitement for Dierdre and Martin, who gained confidence with their respective leading skills and enjoyed some good climbing along the way.
Another busy week, with back toback courses in the Wye Valley, a feeling that the summer holidays are coming to an end and everyone is trying to fit in some rock climbing - the weather is certainly showing signs of autumn, I'm ordering some ski boots and taking winter course bookings !! Thanks to Katie, Adrian, Andrew, Dan and Tei for some easy days in the sunshine at Shakementle Quarry and Symonds Yat. Other news is that I've finally got a big mountain route to aim for - The Kuffner or Frontier Ridge in the Alps - so time to start the diet, get jogging and do some more pull-ups !!
