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 […]
Fairhead – the Pinnacle of Climbing
Fairhead Cliffs I had the opportunity recently to climb at Fairhead on the north coast of Northern Ireland at a joint meet of the Pinnacle Club and the Gritstone Club. There were 8 of us altogether, 2 camped and 6 of us shared a beautiful cottage in Ballintoy. To get to Northern Ireland you […]
Monsterclimbs now a Provider of CWLA
Monsterclimbs is pleased to announce they are now Providers of the Climbing Wall Lead Award. In order to train for this Award you must first register with the MTE and have already completed either the: Climbing Wall Award or Single Pitch Award Registration is an application process, where your experience of logged sessions as a […]
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 […]