Some cool climbing

1st here's a vid- really well shot of one of the worlds top women climbers on a super hard climb-


Natalija Gros from Jure Breceljnik on Vimeo.

and here's one, shot by my own fair hand, of the rather excellent Holger, German-born local-based, easy going friendly climber on a tough boulder problem on my local crag- good to see you again Holger- thanks for the beta on my problem :¬)Oh- and Holger's just completed a first ascent of one of the hardest problems there- a traverse of the whole cliff face- I forgot to ask him the grade....



(amazing to compare Holger's static controlled style on "Be Ruthless" with Sam Cattells's dynamic movement on the same problem (see previous Pantymwyn video))

A new rock star is born....

Close at the heals of Adam Ondra is climbing sensation Rachel Blackwood- rarely has such natural talent been evident- Rachel cruises a 3, making the grade look easy. It's only a matter of time before Rachel is the name on everyone's lips, forgotten will be such dinosaurs as Sharma and Andrada- make way for the new generation of superclimbers....

Sheep Fold Bouldering, Ogwen Vally

Loved this problem, absolute class. Slopers, crimps, heel hooks, rock overs, even dynamic throws- all in the space of 12ft of climbing. If you don't love climbing this- you don't love climbing!

Bouldering at Devils gorge

Bit of bouldering 10 mins walk from my door- and no- I can't do most of these.... yet..... (but I'll be doing the V6, and working the V9 though- what a spectacular climb!...)

North Wales in March

Snowdon- at it's atmospheric best- a magnificent mountain.

(I know this one is similar to the one above- but it's slightly different- and I like it too)

Norwegian marathon runner and former work collegue Silje cracks on a blistering pace up the Pyg track on Snowdon. Ice and frozen hail make for treacherous conditions, one slip and
it's a long way down...

worse ways to spend your birthday than with friends in a beautiful place like this...

Another session on Elephantitis, Llyn Gwynant- still no success- but still an amazing place to spend a day- no complaints

Sunset from my parents balcony- no photoshopping required

My Spanish friends- what a gang- so good to see you all- and so happy- I hope Jesus, Pili and Rotheo are happy again soon after their loss- my thoughts are with you.

What?! Me? In a club?! I've spent more nights in a sleeping bag under a cliff in the last few years than in a club- but I have to admit it- I had loads of fun ;¬)

Lee makes his way carefully down the icy path to the bouldering in Angel Bay near Llandudno

Chris Doyle and his mate showing just how hard the classic V6 boulder problem "The Limpet" is... A great looking problem- I vow to return when it's warm enough I can feel my fingers- and dry enough that they will grip the rock.

Llyn Gwynant bouldering

Lyn Gwynant, at the foot of Snowdon horseshoe

North Wales classic V6- Elephantitis

Yes- that crimp is that small, and on that steep problem and does hurt.

View from the boulder problem

Lee tackles the same problem


Sunset, over one of the most beautiful places I've ever climbed

Recently

Dinbren, climbing until it's dark, a summer evening's climbing at it's best

Climbing at it's worst: a climber is injured by a rock fall, and rescued by helicopter (the climber's ok-and making a full recovery- no serious injuries)

Some graphic flower shots from Trevor Hall today

The Splodge has landed!

Daisy Mae Chambres

Ben:
"It's a Girl - Daisy Mae arrived on Saturday evening 7:15pm weighing 8lb 11.5oz happy and healthy she and Jules are fine. It was a bit of a DIY job she was born in the bathroom at home and I was the midwife!!!! I haven't stopped laughing about it! "

Congratulations guys!! see you very soon!
Love y'all
big hugs and kisses!