South West Adventures.co.uk - Climbing Diary

Dart Loop

2011-12-30T18:45:00.000Z

Thursday was a paddling day and Leo, Sinbad and I went for a blast down the Dart Loop. Sinbad was keen to try out his new Christmas present, a Pyranha Burn from a very generous Santa!

Newbridge

Paddling

2011-11-20T20:30:00.003Z

On Sunday I joined up with my friends at WKC to do the Pete Collins memorial race which this year went from Dulverton to Exe Bridge. The water levels were low but it was good fun to be doing a white water race again - I do miss the Exe descent I hope someone revives this event soon.

Quay climbing wall

2011-10-08T17:16:00.001+01:00

On Friday Noel and I took a group of our students to the Quay climbing wall in Exeter. The new wall is in Haven Banks opposite AS Watersports and has a great variety of top ropes, leading walls and even some auto-belays it also has a great feeling of space and light, which is unusual for a climbing wall. I am sure we will back many times over the next few months.

Baggy Point

2011-09-10T21:27:00.006+01:00

Saturday was a windy and wild day at Baggy Point but we remained dry all day even though you could see rain over Hartland. After a few routes on the slab we went over to have a go at Shangri-la but the winds and waves that resulted from the tail end of hurricane Katia had just started to build up and hit the bottom of the route so we beat a hasty retreat. Back in Croyde we watched some surfers trying to get on some massive waves without much success - very brave!

Sennen

2011-08-07T21:41:00.000+01:00

John at Sennen

The weather on Sunday was windy and with rain forecast so we opted to go to Sennen for some leading practice for John and Andy. The rain showers came in during the afternoon and we had to beat a hasty retreat back to the shelter of the town.

Bosigran

2011-08-06T21:00:00.001+01:00

After my day at Baggy point I drove down to Cornwall to meet up with Andy and John for a weekend on Cornish granite. We had a very busy day on Saturday climbing Alisons Rib, Door Post (HS) and Commando Ridge before retiring to the pub for a well earned curry and a pint!

John and Andy starting pitch 1 of commando ridge

Baggy

2011-08-05T21:00:00.001+01:00

Friday was a sunny day at Baggy point and I met up with my old friend and fellow instructor Baz for a few routes in the sun.

Baz at Baggy Point

Hound Tor

2011-07-14T21:54:00.001+01:00

Another sunny day on Dartmoor for the students from Court Fields.

Coasteering

2011-07-14T21:53:00.000+01:00

Wednesday was a beautiful sunny day at Croyde in North Devon. We met up with Russ Johns and did some extreme coasteering with our students as a part of the annual activities week. The students enjoyed the big jumps into the warm sea and exploring the caves - an exciting day.

Baggy Point

2011-07-04T19:45:00.000+01:00

Saturday was a beautiful sunny day in North Devon and low tide fell in the middle of the day making it an ideal opportunity to visit the coast. After warming up on some of the single pitch climbs we finshed the day by climbing Kinky boots (VS). The sunny conditions had attracted a large number of climbers and even more surfers to this beautiful part of Devon - a great day!

Alan on pitch 2 of Kinky Boots (VS) at Baggy Point

SPA Assessment

2011-06-06T20:03:00.002+01:00

This weekend I was working with Simon Tong delivering an SPA assessment course. We met the candidates on Friday evening for a session at the Rock and Rapid climbing wall otherwise known as 'The Mill' in South Molton. On Saturday it was hot and sunny and we had a perfect day for assessing personal climbing skills at Sheeps Tor followed by a day at Chudleigh looking at managing groups, top roping, bottom roping, problem solving and running an abseiling session.

We will be running an SPA training course on 15-17 July 2011.

Simon assessing gear placements


Candidates leading

SPA Assessment 5/6 June

2011-05-08T20:01:00.000+01:00

There is one place left on the SPA assessment course, get in touch if you need an assessment before the summer starts or the school break up. Cost £130 - all candidates must be registered with a home nations training board e.g. MLTE, MLTS, MLTW or MLTNI to take part.

Introduction to outdoor climbing

2011-04-22T21:30:00.007+01:00

Belaying at Sheepstor

Rebecca and David came down from London for their first taste of outdoor climbing on Dartmoor having climbed regularly indoors at the Castle climbing wall. The weather over Easter was wonderful with hot temperatures on 20th and 21st April. Wednesday was so hot that we were glad to be in the shade of the trees at the Dewerstone and practicing skills on a few multi-pitch routes. The following day we had a session at Sheepstor where 5 routes were climbed and both Rebecca and David set up top ropes and bottom roping systems and even did an abseil before getting back in the car for a long drive back to London.

Rebecca climbing at Sheepstor

SPA assessment 5/6 June

2011-03-29T21:52:00.002+01:00

We are running and SPA training on the weekend of 9/10 April and an assessment on the weekend of 5/6 June. The courses will start on the Friday evening with a wall session and visit crags on Dartmoor, Chudleigh etc over the weekend. Get in touch if you would like to book a place.

BCU White water

2011-03-08T20:59:00.000Z

Just had a great weekend doing a BCU white water safety and recuse course on the Dart and Erme with Dave Jackson and Ollie Vass. I can thoroughly recommend this course if you are a paddler but make sure you have a dry suit!

SPA training 9/10 April

2011-02-16T20:39:00.002Z

We will be running an SPA training course on the weekend of 9/10 April. The course will commence on the evening of 8/4 with a visit to a local climbing wall and then visits to local Devon crags such on Dartmoor and Chudleigh over the weekend. The cost will be £130, for more information get in touch with me maldickson@yahoo.com

Click here for the SPA Handbook

snow, snow everywhere

2010-12-20T14:16:00.002Z

Snow from Friday night was just clearing when we had another 5 inches during the early hours of Monday morning. A day of pavement clearing and building snowmen planned for today. Will be a white Christmas on Exmoor this year.

Dry tooling

2010-12-11T20:29:00.010Z

Had my first experience of using the new Alp Kit figure 4 indoor training axes today at the Rock and Rapid climbing wall in South Molton, an excellent aid to winter climbing. Another similar training axe is available from schmoolz.com, both feature wooden shafts and reinforced rubber loops for hooking onto climbing holds -I think I will be investing in a pair! (video from schmoolz.com)

Baggy Point

2010-10-25T21:00:00.000+01:00

A glorious sunny day on Monday at Baggy Point. Tim was making a return to climbing after a 20 year break and had brought along his daughter Charis for the day. The autumn sun shone and the sea was calm and the climbing was excellent.

Cornwall

2010-10-17T20:53:00.001+01:00

Paul at Bosigran

Just returned from a weekend climbing with Paul at Bosigran, the weather was excellent and very hot for mid October. The crag was busy with lots of other climbers taking advantage of the good weather.

Exmoor challenge

2010-10-02T21:22:00.000+01:00

This weekend I was working for Norman Vernon from Off Limits Adventures helping him run some corporate training days. The boys and girls from the accountancy firm had a good time and went to sample the local hostlery in the evening, If your firm needs a coprporate training day get in touch as Off limits can provide these anywhere in the country.

Dewerstone

2010-08-24T21:15:00.000+01:00

A day at the Dewerstone with Sarah and her son Stu. After a wet start the weather cleared up and we even had some welcome sun. Stuart climbed really well and had a great head for heights.

Dewerstone

Cornwall

2010-08-14T21:03:00.002+01:00

Just returned from a few days in Cornwall at Chair Ladder and Bosigran.
Jon (below) on Flannel Avenue at Chair Ladder

Deep water soloing

2010-08-09T18:57:00.000+01:00

It was a beautiful sunny day on the south coast yesterday so Noel and I decided to do the Magical Mystery Tour on Berry Head. 1100ft of climbing and a swim to finish - excellent fun.

Hound Tor

2010-07-16T21:30:00.001+01:00

Today we were supposed to be coasteering but with big waves forecast for the north coast we had to change our plans, so we went to Dartmoor for some abseiling, walking and climbing. We even managed to avoid the rain until it was time to drive home.

High Ropes

2010-07-15T21:28:00.002+01:00

Today we went to the High Ropes course at the Ultimate High near Bideford. The students really enjoyed the high ropes, zip wire and auto belaying system on the climbing wall. A great facility, we will be back next year.

Hound Tor

2010-07-14T21:00:00.002+01:00

On Wednesday I took 20 students from Court Fields School climbing at Hound Tor. All the students enjoyed themselves and did plenty of climbing.

Dartmoor

2010-07-04T19:59:00.001+01:00

On Saturday I met up with Vanessa and Nicola for a climbing refresher course at the Dewerstone. After brushing up on belay techniques we climbed a few multi-pitch routes in the sunshine and had a very enjoyable day.

Baggy Point

2010-06-27T21:00:00.000+01:00

A very hot weekend and a great day on Baggy Point.

SPA Training

2010-06-06T22:15:00.001+01:00

We will be running an SPA training course in Devon on July 24 and 25th.

Lundy Sea kayaking

2010-06-05T22:10:00.004+01:00

Just returned from a great sea kayaking trip to Lundy with Mike and Steve. We had excellent weather going over and did Lee Bay to Lundy in four and a half hours and also saw some porpoises near the island.

After climbing the Devils slide and Albion on Thursday we paddled back on Friday arriving at a very sunny Lee Bay at mid-day. A great trip and an ambition fulfilled. Thanks to Mike for the organisation and the loan of the sea kayak.

(below The Devils Slide pitch 2)

Dartmoor

2010-05-09T21:34:00.001+01:00

On Saturday I met up with Sergei and Chris from Taunton for an intro to climbing course. We went through everything from fitting a harness and belaying to seconding some multi-pitch routes. The weather was kind and it was dry all day long.

Sea kayaking

2010-04-08T22:00:00.001+01:00

A hot sunny day on the Dorset coast. Today Simon and I sea kayaked 25Km from Weymouth to Kimmeridge Bay stopping of at Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove on the way. Conditions were very calm but the April sun was suprisingly hot - an excellent way to travel.

BBC Thrillseeker

2010-04-04T21:26:00.001+01:00

Today I met up with 3 local climbers who had booked me as part of the BBC Thrillseeker campaign that was advertised on the Countryfile programme. We had a day at Hound Tor and did plenty of top roping and single pitch routes.

Intro rock course

2010-04-03T21:00:00.001+01:00

Good Friday looked like it was going to be wet but we escaped the rain all day and even had some sun. Gemma and Jordan were down from London for the weekend for an intro rock course and we had a good day at the Dewerstone. On Saturday the rain caught up with us and we retreated to Dartrock of an afternoon at the the climbing wall.

Easter climbing

2010-03-30T21:20:00.002+01:00

A busy weekend coming up with climbers booked in on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All we need now is some spring weather!

Snow

2010-01-06T19:42:00.001Z

Like most parts of the country my corner of Devon had about 5 inches of snow last night, so no school today.

North Wales winter climbing

2009-12-21T15:51:00.001Z

Another cold day in Wales on Sunday with snow down to the road level in Capel Curig. Rob and I went to the Idwal stream, which was in good condition with plenty of ice there was still some running water in places but enough ice to avoid getting wet. A few more days of cold weather should see more of the ice routes around the Devils kitchen coming into condition.

Snowdon

2009-12-19T20:02:00.001Z

After driving up from Devon and listening to snow reports in the East of the country I was pleased to find the weather in North Wales was bitterly cold and with snow forecast. On Saturday we went to look at an old favourite - Central Trinity on Snowdon. A good climb but it needs a few days of freeze/thaw to harden up the new snow. On the top it was very cold - shame the summit cafe wasn't open!

Dartmoor

2009-11-29T11:15:00.002Z

Met up with Darren for a day at the Dewerstone. The weather was great in the morning withsun and clear skies but as forecast the rain arrived at 2.30 so we retreated to the Dartrock climbing wall for some indoor routes and a nice cup of tea. By the time we left many of the roads were getting flooded. Forecast to rain on sunday as well.

Berry Head

2009-09-14T19:19:00.003+01:00

After a very wet end to August it has been great to have a sunny weekend so I took the opportunity to do Quality St at Berry head a 230ft VS traverse of the end of the headland which goes just above the high water mark. A great position and nice to be beside the sea!

Ben on pitch 2

Dewerstone

2009-08-31T18:36:00.001+01:00

After another wet week in August I finally met up with Anthony who was going climbing to celebrate his 30th birthday. Anthony was already a good wall climber who makes regular visits to The Castle in London. We got some much needed sunshine on Saturday and as it was a bank holiday weekend the crag was very busy. After a morning of belay escapesand rescues we avoided the crowds and did Fly on the Wall (HS) and Spiders Web (HVS 5a)

Dewerstone

2009-08-15T21:02:00.002+01:00

After the heat of Baggy on Thursday it was back to the damp of Dartmoor today. I met up with Mark from Cornwall and did three routes at the Dewerstone, Mark was climbing well and didn't mind the wet!

Popped into the new Dartrock wall on the way home and it looks very good. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Baggy Point

2009-08-13T21:50:00.007+01:00

A hot and sunny day today at Baggy. I met up with Mat just after high tide and went to do some routes on the Promontory and Long Rock slabs. We did Ben (s), Marion (HS) and Lost Horizon (VS). A very enojyable day.

Mat on Ben

Bosigran

2009-08-07T22:19:00.000+01:00

Another good day on Friday, climbed at Bosigran with Jon and did Venusberg (VS) and Zig zag (VS) and it was another hot day.

Chair ladder

2009-08-06T22:13:00.003+01:00

A hot day at a great climbing venue. Did Terriers Tooth and Pedulum Chimney on Thursday, 2 great routes on nice granite.

Sat at the top of Pedulum Chimney - what a great view!

Coasteering

2009-07-16T21:10:00.003+01:00

Today I took students from Court Fields on a coasteering trip at Baggy Point. It rained but this didn't matter as we were in the sea and jumping and swimming. A very enjoyable session and hopefully many of them will back again next year.

Hay Tor Court Fields School

2009-07-16T21:08:00.001+01:00

I took students from my school to Hay Tor for a climbing session today and despite a wet and windy start the students climbed well and enjoyed the experience.

Sheepstor

2009-07-05T20:38:00.004+01:00

A day out at Sheepstor with Jon, Paul and Josh. The weather was good after a shower in the morning and the boys were able to do some leading as well as plenty of top roping. A very enjoyable day.

Josh - learning to lead

Dewerstone

2009-06-27T19:00:00.000+01:00

I was back at the Dewerstone on Saturday with Ian from Somerset who was keen to do some climbing and look at belays on multi-pitch climbs. After a warm up route we climbed Fly on the Wall (HS) and Vineyard (VS). It was nice to see fellow instructors Andy Holborn and Ben Bradford who were both working with groups at the crag.

I'll be back here next weekend.

Ian on pitch 3 of Vineyard

Wye Valley

2009-05-09T21:51:00.002+01:00

Had such a nice day last week that I came back today with Duncan to do some more. Angel Eyes HVS 5b was a great route with lots of exposure but a bit of a tricky start. We also did Puma HVS.

Wye Valley

2009-05-02T21:44:00.001+01:00

Met up with Jon at Wintours Leap and climbed Right Hand Route (HS), Nibelheim (VS) and Bacchanalian (HS) Jon was trying to push his grade and ended up doing the 5b finish on this route.

A great day on some very nice routes above the river Wye.

Swanage

2009-04-18T20:42:00.000+01:00

The long abseil into Boulder Ruckle. A nice day at Swanage on some steep limestone.

Bosigran

2009-04-05T17:35:00.001+01:00

Julia and Paul came down to Bosigran and we did Commando Ridge. The sea was a bit rough as we raced to start the first pitch but we had a good time on the ridge and the weather was very nice for early April. By the end of the day it was warm and sunny - another nice weekend in Cornwall.

Cornwall Classics Easter

2009-03-06T20:15:00.001Z

I will be teaching in Cornwall on 4-5th April. If you would like to climb on the cliffs of Bosigran or Chair Ladder give me a call.

Kayaking

2009-02-22T16:47:00.002Z

After the snows of two weeks ago normal weather has returned and I have been doing some kayaking and surfing. The beach in February, can't be bad!

Exmoor Snow

2009-02-06T16:41:00.000Z

After a very cold week we got lots more snow today. School closed hurrah!

Dewerstone

2008-12-28T20:04:00.001Z

A cold and sunny day on the Dewerstone on 28/12. Met up with David and Kat from Exeter who wanted to learn how to set up top rope systems and belays. Skills that will help them become safe and independent rock climbers.

Bosigran

2008-07-28T20:18:00.004+01:00

Another hot day in Cornwall. Today I met up with Paul again who I last worked with a year ago. We climbed Ding a 3 pitch hard severe before popping off to nearby Haldrine Cove to explore another crag. We also had a look at Right Angle on Gurnards Head to whet the appetite for next time.

Bosigran Cornwall

2008-07-28T20:08:00.003+01:00

An early Start on Saturday morning to avoid the heat at get to the start of commando ridge nice an early. Chris and Steve climbed very well and we quickly covered the 650ft of VDiff climbing. This left enough time to go and do Doorpost (HS) another classic route.

Sheeps Tor

2008-06-21T16:00:00.000+01:00

A very hot day with a group of 4 climbers at Sheeps Tor. Gail managed a few climbs even though she had fallen off a horse a few days before!

Avon and Dewerstone

2008-06-14T16:00:00.000+01:00

Jon and Paul had a day in Avon Gorge with Baz and them a second day at the Dewerstone with me. By day 2 they were leading simple multi-pitch routes and setting up their own anchors.

Chudleigh

2008-05-31T19:16:00.002+01:00

After a very wet week in Devon Staurday brought some welcome sunshine and it was dry for Chris and Steve who were now learning to lead climb. The afternoon brought showers up on the moor so we were in the right place down at Chudleigh.

Commando Ridge Bosigran

2008-05-04T16:47:00.005+01:00

This weekend I was working in Cornwall at Bosigran, an excellent climbing venue. Tom and Hamish travelled down from Bath and wanted to do Commando ridge, a classic 700ft VD that rises out of the sea and is the closest thing to an alpine ridge that you will find without going to North Wales or Scotland. The weather was very warm and sunny even though it was forecast for showers.

The route starts on a platform just above the sea (right)

Hamish on the ridge (left) with the sea below.

Dartmoor

2008-04-26T19:39:00.002+01:00

A sunny day at the Dewerstone with Mat and Che Ming by the end of the day Mat had brushed up his leading skills and lead Mucky Gully and Colnels Arete.

Swanage

2008-04-16T22:29:00.002+01:00

Back to Swanage again this week with Paul. Once again it was sunny and we were the only climbers at Gillemott ledge. Another great day.

Swanage

2008-04-08T20:19:00.001+01:00

Even though much of the country had some snow on Sunday Swanage was sunny as usual on Monday. Met up with Jon and went to Guillemot and Cormorant Ledges and did 3 routes; Oran (S), Ledgend (HS) and Batt Crack (VS). Great climbing and a great location.

Tim Emmett Lecture at Court Fields Community School, Somerset

2008-01-13T10:40:00.000Z

If you live in Devon or Somerset you may want to come and see Tim Emmett, the well known climber and base jumper. Tim is doing a lecture at my school on the evening of 24/1/08, the lecture is open to the public and starts at 7.30pm

Tickets are available from the school office. Tel no: 01823 664201

http://www.timemmett.com/

Tickets costs
Adult £5
Child £2.50
Family ticket £10

North Devon Sea Cliff climbing

2007-11-11T18:45:00.000Z

Met up with Steve and Chris for an ascent of Wreckers Slab in North Devon - 400ft of slabby climbing. We were lucky with the weather, even though it was November the weather was dry. Hard to believe that Steve had a birthday this weekend and he had just qualified for his bus pass!

Leading course

2007-11-04T19:52:00.000Z

A beautiful Autumn day at the Dewerstone on Saturday, Jeanine and Chris where learning about multi-pitch climbing.

Chudleigh Clear up 27th Oct

2007-10-25T12:32:00.000+01:00

On Saturday 27/10 a group of local climbers will be attempting to clear some of the Ivy and undergrowth at Chudleigh. Remember to bring a helmet and some gardening tools if you come to help. Ask for Ben Hall when you arrive at the crag.

Hay Tor

2007-10-08T13:50:00.000+01:00

A very busy day at Hay Tor. Mark, Tom and Debbie had their first taste of climbing and abseiling.

Dewerstone

2007-09-30T19:15:00.000+01:00

After a wet forecast I went to the Dewerstone to meet Steve and his 2 sons Ollie and Dan. After climbing one wet route the weather cleared up and we did Needle Arete and Fly on the Wall which was completed just before the showers returned in the late afternoon.

Gold DofE

2007-09-17T20:53:00.000+01:00

Spent the weekend working with my friend Paul from Dynamic Adventures with a gold D of E group on Dartmoor. Nice weather and great students. I

SPA Assessmet 8/9 Sept

2007-09-01T11:43:00.000+01:00

Next week we are running an SPA assessment course in Devon. We also have another one planned for October. If you are looking for a place get in touch with me or Simon.

Baggy Point

2007-08-21T12:36:00.000+01:00

John came down for his 4th visit to the south west and we went to Baggy Point. Excellent weather and some great climbing. John climbed 3 great routes and has become a very competent leader. The weather was great a the crag was quiet except for a few friends from the Mill climbing wall.

John on the main slab at Baggy Point

Commando Ridge Julia Bradbury

2007-08-20T19:28:00.000+01:00

BBC TV

I expect everyone saw the BBC programme last Friday where Julia Bradbury climbed Commando ridge, Crackstone Rib and the Old Man of Stoer with Tim Emmett - well I have had loads of enquiries since then. If anyone wants to do this climb in October/November or even make a booking for Easter then get in touch. Unfortunately most of September is already booked.

Bosigran

2007-08-12T21:56:00.001+01:00

Alan and Mat came down for a days climbing. Both were very keen as they are intending to go to the Alps later in the summer. Did plenty of climbing and finished off on 'Ding' a great route with plenty of interesting moves.

Bosigran

2007-08-09T21:29:00.000+01:00

Climbing at Bosigran on Friday and Saturday.

On Friday I met up with Paul and Becky for their first taste of climbing, it was unusual to meet people who had never climbed before even on an indoor wall but they made great progress. Routes climbed Alisons Rib (D), Big Top (VD) and a combination of Black Slab and Red Slab. The weather was excellent and Bosigran is the perfect location.

Photo 1 At the top of Black slab
Photo 2 Paul exiting the v-groove of Red slab

Hay Tor

2007-08-08T21:25:00.000+01:00

A quick trip out to Hay Tor with Rob. Routes climbed included Raven Wing (VS) Very sunny afternoon followed by a cream tea!

Chudleigh

2007-08-08T21:22:00.000+01:00

A hot sunny afternoon at Chudleigh with Duncan.

Berry Head

2007-08-07T21:00:00.000+01:00

Deep water soloing and traversing around the cliff at Swashbuckler buttress with Rob.

Dewerstone

2007-07-31T19:46:00.000+01:00

Another great day at the Dewerstone in the sunshine. Jo and David came down from London having climbed indoors but not outside. Both made great progress and Jo remained very calm on the top pitch of needle arete even though it was a little difficult. The picture shows David belaying from the top of needle arete.

I bumped into old friend Barry Donovan who was also working at the crag - good to see you Baz.
Photo show climbers on Route B

Sheeps Tor

2007-07-28T19:46:00.000+01:00

Laura and Alan teamed up for a day at Sheepstor. Alan was preparing for a trip to the Alps and Laura an instructors course. The weather was kind up until the end of the afternoon when the rain returned so we were pretty lucky!

Leading course Dartmoor

2007-07-22T21:43:00.001+01:00

Tim and Sophie came down for a leading course on Saturday. After all the rain we have had recently we were very lucky and had a warm dry day (is this the start of the summer?) By the end of the day both were confidently leading easy routes and building their own belays.

A wet summer and teambuilding

2007-07-16T11:47:00.000+01:00

The weather over most of the UK has been very wet and as a result I have had to reshedule many rock climbing clients so that we can climb in dryer (hopefully) weather.

During the week Jason brought down 8 work colleagues from Ernst and Young and they had a great time coasteering ( a great actvity for wet weather) and another day on Dartmoor, everyone had a good time .

Chudleigh and Hay Tor

2007-06-10T11:40:00.001+01:00

A very hot day on Saturday climbing with Jolyon. In the morning we sampled the limestone of Chudleigh but in the afternoon we went to Hay Tor and Low Man for some more grippy granite.

SPA training

2007-05-12T19:56:00.001+01:00

A busy weekend working with Mike Timson in South Wales on an SPA taining course.
Day 1 - was personal climbing and gear placements at Symonds Yat followed by an evening visit to a climbing wall.
Day 2 - setting up bottom roping and top roping systems and group abseils.
As always Mike organised a packed course which kept everyone busy. An excellent weekend.

Sunny day on Dartmoor

2007-04-09T20:56:00.000+01:00

A sunny Easter weekend. Spent bank holiday Monday climbing at the Dewerstone with Barry. He was climbing really well for someone who has never climbed before. The Dewerstone was busy with people climbing in shorts and T-shirts - and its only April!

SPA Jersey

2007-03-10T17:57:00.001Z

Simon went back to Jersey this weekend to do an SPA assessment. Weather was better than the training course he ran.

Look at the web site for other SPA training and assessment dates on Dartmoor.

Baby

2007-03-02T17:00:00.000Z

No paddling for me this weekend because our son Edward was born this weekend. Both are doing well.

Walkham/Tavy

2007-02-23T17:47:00.000Z

After some heavy rain we did the Lower Walkham and Tavy a good grade 3- run which was as good as the Dart Loop.

Kayaking

2007-02-21T17:16:00.000Z

Plenty of rain this week so the rivers have been full, did trips on the Dart loop, Teign and Tavy all within 20 mins drive from home - great!

Looking forward to some (hopefully) drier weather over Easter so that I can get out rock climbing again.

SPA in Jersey 10/11 Feb

2007-02-12T17:25:00.000Z

Simon went over to Jersey to run an SPA training course for the local climbing club. The course went well but the weather was terrible, a really change from the sun of last weekend.

We are taking bookings for more SPA training and Assessments over the summer. Only 3 places left for May5/6.

Scotland

2007-01-15T10:19:00.000Z

A very wet and windy weekend in Scotland. After a good soaking on Saturday we retreated to the ice factor in Kinlochleven on Sunday and did eight pitches of hard ice climbing! Members of our party had been to Cogne and La Grave this year and found no ice. Perhaps global warming has made ice climbing and indoor sport?

Scotland

2007-01-10T20:08:00.000Z

Hopefully the Bristol Airport runway saga will be resolved by Friday, because I am off to Scotland. Just hoping for some cold weather to consolidated all that wet snow.

Kayaking

2007-01-08T20:06:00.000Z

A wet November and December has produced plenty of good water for kayaking trips on the Exe and Dart have been done in variety of water conditions.

Baggy Point

2006-11-05T22:00:00.000Z

Took Chris and Steve to Baggy Point and after a cold start it turned into a warm sunny day. We took advantage of the low tide and did Kinky Boots starting right from the beach (Cirus Minor) followed by some routes on the slab. Steve even did his first lead.

Dewerstone

2006-10-23T23:22:00.000+01:00

Another great day at the Dewerstone with Richard. Hope this sunny weather continues!

Dewerstone

2006-10-15T22:11:00.000+01:00

A great autumn day at the Dewerstone. Chris and Steve had got the climbing bug on an alpine climbing course and wanted to try it again. They both progressed well and seconded some multi-pitch routes.