A fourth outing for Adam with Monsterclimbs, from his introduction to climbing outdoors to leading. He displays his Monsterclimbs car sticker with pride. An overcast day but perfect for our purpose to develop Adams trad leading. Ali talked in general terms about climbing and gear and instructed Adam to build a belay. It soon became obvious that Adam […]
Alan Davies leads multi-pitch in Wye Valley
Ali bumped into Alan whilst instructing the three musketeers. It was Alan’s first visit to Wintours Leap and he wanted to climb Cental Rib Route 1 that Ali and her team were currently monopolizing. She was able to point them in the direction of Right Hand Route (though they actually did the first two pitches of […]
Musketeers multi-pitch lead on the Wye
3 Musketeers on stance on Central Rib Route 1 Ali last met Mike, Paul and Chris in March 2012 when they booked on a Learn to Lead Trad Course. They have been busy since then, mainly in Avon gorge, developing their confidence and experience. Mike is definitely the driving force of the team, and […]
Adam & Tom leading the way in the Wye Valley
Adam selecting a wire with the help of his teeth Adam Bradford was a CWA trainee candidate when Ali first met him. Adam, a teacher in Bristol was inquisitive, enthusiastic and a stickler for safety. He hadn’t changed since their first meeting, but he had passed his CWA assessment. Congratulations! Adam teamed up with Tom Breddal for […]
Improvised Rescue Day on The Gower – SWMC
An annual event, Ali Taylor and Tony Penning spent a surprisingly dry, but cold day on the Gower with 13 members of the South Wales Mountaineering Club – Ian, Amber, Liz, Alan, Stuart, John, Tim, Joe, Mark, Katie, Tom, Peggy and Phil. They looked at gear placement, efficient and safe construction of belays, assisted and […]