Ash has been a little quiet on our climbing chat group, but was keen to get out on Friday this week. A day that suited Howsie, Rob and myself for a quick not too serious morning session. And the best place for such situations is Castle Rock. It wasn’t a crazy early start, but theContinue reading “I can see you”
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Insufficient grunt
Everything that was needed had arrived, so all that was left was to head out and start bolting. Today was the day the three new routes at Welly Dam would spring to life, and Rongy would get his first experience of bolting. In view of the noisy nature of the process it is not somethingContinue reading “Insufficient grunt”
Shattered
It is unusual for me to have two back to back weekend trips away, but that is how things landed. Last weekend a very overdue jaunt down south to catch up with Kym and his family, and this weekend was the one that suited Rongy best for a getaway. Although the idea for this destinationContinue reading “Shattered”
Passing through
On my last trip back to the UK to see my folks we went for a few car trips to the Peak District, including one visit to Hathersage. An old haunt of mine from my climbing days in the UK. I was keen to see the village and familiar sights and also to go toContinue reading “Passing through”
The Traditionalist
For several months Kym has been frothing about a trip up into the Stirling’s to climb the huge walls that Howsie, Dazza and I passed underneath when we hiked the Ridge Walk. To see where I mean you’ll have to dip into my previous post, of that most epic of hikes, https://sandbagged.blog/2021/11/28/a-most-unexpected-journey/. The cliffs areContinue reading “The Traditionalist”
Time to fly
There is only one place to head when there is limited time for a play, and that is Welly Dam. Today’s trip started with Howsie and myself, and as the day got closer the group expanded with Josh, Rongy and finally Rob also keen to tag along. Josh was accompanied by Kellie, although she wentContinue reading “Time to fly”
Accepting it for what it is
It is of course possible to have too much of a good thing, with climbing for me that has mostly come about from strain injuries sustained from the artificial style of climbing by pulling on plastic holds indoors. When it comes to climbing outdoors, other than managing the physical bodily risks to avoid strains andContinue reading “Accepting it for what it is”
The mis-informant
Someone had hinted the week leading up to Christmas would provide the kind of conditions that would result in great scuba diving conditions, which I felt indicated the nearshore snorkelling conditions may also be much improved. Full of anticipation, I took the plunge on Friday morning and was a little disappointed with the visibility. ItContinue reading “The mis-informant”
Ending on a high note
On Christmas Eve, when growing up in UK, I would be hoping that we might wake up to a white Christmas. Here there is no hope of that occurring, and in truth I still struggle to feel Christmassy in the heat of summer. But, as once happened twelve years back, I do quietly hope thatContinue reading “Ending on a high note”
The bright side of life
After getting excited, some three weeks back, when I swapped the reference books that are sat next to my computer from orchids to fish, I have since not had to open them up. During this time the wintery weather, which seemed to intersperse the short spring spell we had, continued into what was now officiallyContinue reading “The bright side of life”
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