CC Aspirants Meet, Castell Helen
Laetitia’s aspirant partner, Alastair crossing Castell Helen to start Lighthouse Arete Direct (5a) We were super lucky at this year’s CC Aspirant members meet – the weather forecast looked poor. Whilst many headed for the reliability of Tremadog, we chose wisely and went to a sunny and dry (but a little windy) Anglesey to visit …
Dennis’ day on a Kirkus Route
In their centenary year, the Wayfarers are committed to climb every Kirkus route in the land. Not to be left out, Wayfarers centenary President, Dennis Davis, was determined to do his bit. Dennis is now aged 80 years and, in his day, was one of the most forminable Himalayan climbers in the world. Way ahead …
Tryfans of all sizes
Fiona & I had a great weekend in Snowdonia. Cragging at Little Tryfan on Saturday, knocked off half a dozen routes a great opportunity to practice setting up belays and confidence building for both me leading & Fi seconding. Sunday wasn’t looking so good on the weather front so we decided on a scramble up …
Moelwyns Mine
Wet + Cold on Lliwedd
This week saw the first summer weather! High pressure with sunny blue skies, the only thing missing was the warmth! I've even noticed trees are budding and have heard that some roses are blooming.
So, what do four slightly crazy rock climbers (Ian, Anna, Laetitia and Pete) do on the first days of the 'summer' rock climbing season?




