Category Archives: Climbing day trips

The Frenchman got back in town a few days back after having had a bit of a sware across a few continents.  On his return he was greeted by what some may hope to be the last of the coldness of winter.  The cold didn’t put us off and with today being the first dayContinue reading “Spring into action”

This morning we managed a quick trip out to a place that, rather surprisingly, Wiggins had not been to before.  There are a number of crags in-between the mighty Wilyabrup and Northern Crags that rarely get visited, and it would seem that some local climbers are also guilty of having ignored them.  So with anotherContinue reading “The new kid on the block”

It is customary for both Craig and I to provide each other with a birthday present of a day out on rock.  Craig can’t claim old man status just yet but is now only one year away.  So on this trip in preparation for that lofty age we had already decided to head somewhere toContinue reading “The birthday present”

Steve may be upset with me by sending this email so promptly, as he captured some images that show just how far I am prepared to go to get that perfect picture.  Maybe I can send a few of those round another time… We’ve been back in the country for a few days now afterContinue reading “A roaring success”

After this weekend I’ll not be out on rock until August, and it felt like way too long a time without one final trip out.  After our recent very enjoyable afternoon jaunt to Moses, a few weeks back, I suggested to Craig that a similarly timed trip would probably be good.  So with nothing tooContinue reading “New stuff”

I’ve occasional seen cars parked on top of the hill just above Moses Rocks and thought it’s be great to drive in one day and save the walk in.  So on Saturday we tried to get in that way but it wasn’t quite as straight forward as Google Maps indicated.  We had to traverse aContinue reading “The Inventor”

Steve had organised to go for a fish with Alan this morning, but Will was not too keen when she heard about the dawn start.  Steve explained to me it was the best time to catch those elusive fish, and sure enough a good number of people were already there when we arrived.  Justin andContinue reading “The salmon are running!”

The intention was not to climb this weekend but Lou wanted to put some gear in to test her headspace.  It’s been a long time since her fall and while she has got out once in a while, it has not been regular enough to truly get her back on the horse.  So late yesterdayContinue reading “A mixed bag”

This morning Justin and I wandered down to the Bookshelf where the plan was for him to have a crack at trad.  It was a crisp clear morning and the moon was still bright in sky as we walked along the rocky shoreline: Being his first use of trad I set him to work onContinue reading “Hook, line and sinker!”

It had been a little while since we have had an outdoor social gathering, so seeing it was Easter the word was put out that for those interested and/or not working we decided to head to Welly Dam.  It has to be put down as one of the latest starts on record.  Steve was firstContinue reading “Happy Easter”