Tuesday, March 25, 2008

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!...)

Monday, March 24, 2008

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.


Tuesday, March 04, 2008

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