Month: June 2007
Terry’s trip report from the Costa Durada, near Barcelona, came in ‘pre-internet’ form; a postcard! I’m sure Terry got some great climbing done in Spain. But he has asked the obvious question – why does he call us cats? Oh, and what does that Spanish on the postcard say?
Dave & Pippa took a trip down the Lune from Halton to Glasson Dock.
With glorious midweek weather in Borrowdale, we headed up to Christmas Crag to escape the crowds.....
Pete flew back to Blighty this morning, so me, mum and dad went for a tourist trip by taking the train up to Montenvers for a closer look at the Mer de Glace. The train was ready to leave as we arrived at the station, so we jumped on and decided where the best views …
Well, I guess it's work that pays the bills, so it doesn't suck that much...
But British Airways do...
After the success of the short walk yesterday I decided it was time for my parents to experience more Alpinism. The weather was better and there were less clouds, so we took the lift up to Plan de l’Aiguille with the intention of strolling over to Lac Bleu for a picnic. There was more snow …
Sarah had never been to Sergeant Crag Slabs so that’s where we went. Our routes included No More Motivation, a one star VS that no-one seems to do. As the day was very dry it was possible to ascend the initial green wall to some holds and gear. However, after that there was a long …
While the summer came to England, spring remained in Chamonix. Clouds kept the temperature cool, so we decided an all day adventure wasn’t what we wanted. After the obligatory late start to the day, croissant for breakfast, quick gear shopping (tho’ we really don’t need any more gear), and a leisurely lunch, we finaly decided …
Summer is back!!!! We headed to Headend Quarry for an evening of climbing and beer at The old Crown.
