It was with great excitement that I suddenly found myself off to the Costa Blanca for 9 days with my friend Rich. He was the one who suggested getting away over the Easter holidays then left it literally to the last minute to commit, but managed to book the flights, apartment and hire car over […]
Hannah and Richard learn to Sport Lead Climb in the Wye Valley
The Wye Valley is most famous for its beautiful walks and its incredible trad climbing venues; Wintours Leap, Wynd Cliff, Shorn Cliff and Symonds Yat, but there are several sport climbing areas including Ban-Y-Gor, Wynd Cliff Quarry, Woodcroft Quarry and Tintern Quarry. The location for Hannah and Richards first venture outdoors was Tintern Quarry that some describe […]
New Year teaching in Costa Blanca
Ali was lucky enough to escape the drab winter weather over New Year with a last minute booking to the Costa Blanca. Giada (an Italian living in Switzerland) flew in from Milan, Ali from Gatwick and they met in Valencia. Arriving late morning they were able to get a few hours in during the afternoon, revising […]
Part 10 – Learning to Sport Lead Climb: Belaying & Taking Lead Falls, The Lower Off
Taking a fall can be very intimidating, and it is best to practice on a steep, overhanging wall, when 5 or 6 clips up, where you can just fall into space. Often when a climber gets into difficulty, she either down climbs and sits on the rope, or asks for a tight rope, then drops off. […]
Sport climbing with Giada Pilo – Lake Geneva, Switzerland
Ali had the great pleasure of being invited to Switzerland by one of her customers (who has just been promoted to a post there), for a long weekend to coach her in sport leading. It was also a great chance to practice her francaise. Since moving to Switzerland Giada – The Italian Goddess – has not […]