Category Archives: Climbing day trips

It was an early start today, and there was a full moon to light the way.  My intention being to get a first light start at Wilyabrup.  The decision to head out so early was made easy being a solo trip, and my body is back to waking up at silly o’clock.  Watching the moonContinue reading “Let the hunt begin”

Back in the homeland it’s a common thing to hear ‘its grim up north’, or at least it used to be.  Having lived in the north and south of England and really enjoying both areas for different reasons, I’d disagree.  Hence, I’d rather say ‘it’s different up north’.  And Western Australia is similar, although fromContinue reading “It’s different up north”

When reaching for my glasses as I got out of the car for my morning walk to look for orchids, the tiny screw that held the frame tightly round one of the lenses had come out.  Luckily all the parts of the dismantled glasses were still in the case, enabling me to fix them backContinue reading “Feeling wobbly”

A few people at work have been keen to see what the appeal of rock is all about.  I‘ve already converted Sam, and today Mike decided to have a go.  He had confessed to being scared of heights, so had set his expectations of achieving anything quite low.  Pat, also from work, joined us forContinue reading “Redemption”

There’s only one good reason to get up earlier than I need to on a weekday, and as you can probably guess that is to go climbing.  A few weeks back I almost made the near two hour trip to meet Pontus at a small spot just north of Pinjarra.  As it was, things wentContinue reading “Maybe next time”

Sunrise on Thursday while heading to work was magical.  Whispery cirrostratus were being illuminated in different hues.  These are high level clouds, of which there are three main types all with a prefix that comes from the Latin word cirro that means curl of hair.  Friday morning I kept my fingers crossed that Howsie andContinue reading “Overthinking it”

Regardless of your beliefs Easter is often seen as a time for people to spend with family, and of course eat chocolate.  Not surprisingly the call out to see who may be available to get out went unanswered.  Each of my normally trusty partners in climb busy with family and/or other things.  So on Friday,Continue reading “The Easter Bunny”

On Thursday the plans that had been laid for Friday were scuppered.  Howsie had fallen victim to some unwanted lurgy.  My mind was however already prepared for heading out somewhere, as opposed to be stuck in front of a computer living the real life version of Utopia.  Alternative plans were solidified after a few quickContinue reading “Under observation”

Threats of rain, which never materialised, helped build up the moisture levels in the air this week.  It’s been a bit warm’ish but nothing too silly, although as a result of the higher humidity levels it has also been a tad sweaty.  I attempted to have a stretch on my wall midweek, but after aContinue reading “The energy saver”