Category Archives: Climbing day trips

Lying in bed I could hear the rain falling in the darkness outside.  The usually local crew I would badger about heading out for a climb were all doing family stuff or feeling crook.  This did make me wonder whether to head out or just watch the outdoors from inside today.  After all if IContinue reading “A happy household”

It has been four years since Lisa has been to the homelands, and today a long overdue trip back came to fruition.  I dropped her off in Capel to catch the bus.  And within a minute of the bus having left, Josh and Rongy rolled into the carpark.  Rather than head straight home, and seeingContinue reading “Waving goodbye”

Some trips out seem to ignite a fire in the belly and desire to get out and go a bit harder on rock.  The last trip out to Lost Buttress did exactly that for me, and I was floating on the feeling the day had given me just a bit higher and longer than normal.Continue reading “The frog pond”

We almost got all the regular locals that are remaining out in one hit today, but Ash’s back was playing up again so he pulled out on Friday night.  It was a shame as it would have been nice to get the whole small crew out together, which even with just five of us isContinue reading “As the crow flies”

The winter solstice is almost upon us, but I can’t afford to take a day off work on Tuesday to celebrate it with a climb.  With shorter days, a lower sun, and winter being well and truly upon us some might struggle to leave the warmth and comfort of their homes.  But the forecast forContinue reading “Bubbles”

Having started climbing in the UK, I’m fairly accustomed to climbing in all kinds of conditions.  But there are not many people in this part of the world that are keen to climb when conditions are inclement.  As such with back to back days of a 90% upwards chance of rain forecasts, since Wednesday andContinue reading “A rare species”

Heading out with Mario is always good, but this time I did wonder if I would have the stamina to keep up.  While I have been out the last few weekends, since my isolation period ended, on both trips we’ve jumped on lower grade routes.  Not that this has in anyway diminished our enjoyment ofContinue reading “Gone fishing”

For some reason this weekend felt more welcome than usual.  I can’t quite put my finger on why but it may be related to still feeling a bit low on energy, and having just endured a full week back in the office.  Better still there were people keen to get out for a climb, whichContinue reading “Chased away”

With a propensity to be able to name itself as “the best in the world”, Australia recently bagged another record.  This time probably not one it wanted, with the most recorded COVID infection per capita.  Despite Elseya, Lisa and I being careful and still taking precautions, despite the relaxing rules, I managed to bring itContinue reading “Oomph”

The cooling night time temperatures are bring on the morning dew, and driving out of Peppermint Grove Beach the hundreds of orb spider webs on the fence lines on the roadside become so much more visible.  It was a later start than normal today, so with sufficient light I stopped to check out and takeContinue reading “Taking the plunge”