Introduction to Climbing – Lake District Rock Climbing Course
Equalising 3 anchors - Introduction to Climbing Introduction to Climbing Whilst our walking groups were out enjoying the delights of Scafell Pike, I was joined by David who was keen to progress his trad climbing skills. The main brief for the day was placing gear, lots of gear. We did just that and a wide… Continue reading Introduction to Climbing – Lake District Rock Climbing Course
Mountain Running Lake District – Possibly the finest way to travel in the mountains
Looking back to Mickledon and Langdale - Mountain Running Lake District Mountain Running Lake District Since entering (and somehow finishing) the 21km mountain race at L'Ocaive in Pedreguer, Spain, I've been running a bit more often again. Mostly these runs have been on good trails and undulating rather than mountainous and it's been fun...I think!… Continue reading Mountain Running Lake District – Possibly the finest way to travel in the mountains
Dow Crag Climbing – Eliminate ‘A’ is for Awesome
Dow Crag Climbing - Enjoying the amazing positions on Eliminate A Dow Crag Climbing A plan was hatched to spend a rest day climbing up on Dow Crag with Sam. I always prefer being up on the mountain crags and Dow certainly qualifies as one of those. Thankfully Sam is always pretty keen for the… Continue reading Dow Crag Climbing – Eliminate ‘A’ is for Awesome
Guided Rock Climbing Lake District – Fun & Sun on the crags
Mikka about to tackle the steep section of 'Slab Climb' at Castle Rock Guided Rock Climbing Lake District The Lake District, like much of the UK has been enjoying some amazing early season sunshine and warmth over the Easter break. This has brought out lots of people, all enjoying the splendid scenery and environment of… Continue reading Guided Rock Climbing Lake District – Fun & Sun on the crags
Rock Climbing Skills Course Lake District – Improving our technical and teaching skills
Definitely time to get the rope out for this - Rock Climbing Skills Course Lake District Rock Climbing Skills Course Lake District We spend a lot of time passing on new skills to our clients, this could be anything from how to read a map to leading a trad rock climbing route. This covers a… Continue reading Rock Climbing Skills Course Lake District – Improving our technical and teaching skills
Adventure days Lake District – Fun and Adventure in abundance
Taking the plunge in House Ghyll, Borrowdale Adventure Days Lake District More busy days, sunny days, and smily faces this week. It really has been full on adventure every day and so much fun. Rock scrambling, abseiling, and exploring in the Yewdale valley with the Beukel family from Aberdeen was certainly a great start. After… Continue reading Adventure days Lake District – Fun and Adventure in abundance
Gorge Scrambling Borrowdale – and beyond…early season fun
Enjoying some white water in Hause Ghyll, Gorge Scrambling Borrowdale Gorge Scrambling Borrowdale As well as days spent on the crags and in the fells, we've been lucky enough to spend time in the gorges too. Over the last week we've been in Stickle Ghyll, Church Beck, and Hause Ghyll. A little apprehensive about a… Continue reading Gorge Scrambling Borrowdale – and beyond…early season fun
Rock climbing in Langdale – The Sunny Lake District and Langdale at it’s best
Sunlight bathing the Langdale valley - Rock Climbing in Langdale Rock Climbing in Langdale As is often the case during springtime here in the Lakes, there's been a spell of magnificent weather. Cool, fairly calm, and sunny almost every day. When the skies are clear and the temps are just nudging into double figures there… Continue reading Rock climbing in Langdale – The Sunny Lake District and Langdale at it’s best
Gorge Scrambling Langdale – Stickle Ghyll
Lower section of Stickle Ghyll - Gorge Scrambling Langdale Gorge Scrambling Langdale It's been a really busy few days here in the Lakes, helped by sunny weather no doubt. At the weekend we welcomed a family of 7 here on a short visit. All were keen to experience Ghyll Scrambling so that's how the day… Continue reading Gorge Scrambling Langdale – Stickle Ghyll
Lake District Waterfalls – and some fun fell running
Stickle Ghyll, Langdale - Lake District Waterfalls Lake District Waterfalls - and some fell running After 5 months over in Costa Blanca it felt a bit odd to go out into the hills on a wet and windy day. But it took only a few minutes to remember that venturing out in the rain is… Continue reading Lake District Waterfalls – and some fun fell running
Activity week – Costa Blanca
Top of El Peñon d'Ifach after climbing the 7 pitch route 'Via Pany' last Friday. Thanks to Steve & Jo for the photo It's been another amazing week out here on the Costa Blanca, with temperatures rising very nicely and unbroken sun everyday.We've had a full house, with Tom & Astrid, Sarah & Paul all… Continue reading Activity week – Costa Blanca
Ponoch Via Ferrata Route – Mountaineering under the Spanish sun….does it get any better
Enjoying superb scrambling - Ponoch Via Ferrata Route Ponoch Via Ferrata Route - what lies above and beyond Yesterday we were back enjoying the amazing atmosphere of Ponoch. This giant of a mountain provides some of the most committing and challenging climbs in the region, with all being long and even the 'easy' climbs weighing… Continue reading Ponoch Via Ferrata Route – Mountaineering under the Spanish sun….does it get any better
Via Valencianos Ponoch – Big Wall Climbing
The huge south face of Ponoch. Home to some of the longest and most demanding climbing in the region Via Valencianos Ponoch For years now we've had a big climbing route on the mighty Ponoch in our sights, on our wish list. But it kept evading us, the time just wasn't right, until this week.… Continue reading Via Valencianos Ponoch – Big Wall Climbing
Ghyll Scrambling Lake District – well, it’s almost summer, right!
Stickle Ghyll, Langdale - Ghyll Scrambling Lake District Ghyll Scrambling Lake District Recent warm weather and a return to colour in the mountains and valleys throughout the Lake District start to turn our thoughts towards Summertime activities and all the fun they bring. Gorge Scrambling and Canyoning have become firm favourites amongst adventure seekers… Continue reading Ghyll Scrambling Lake District – well, it’s almost summer, right!
Short stay multi-activity – Costa Blanca
Andi making light work of a 6a route at Toix near Calpe We've had the pleasure of welcoming back the Patchwork team this week. Looking for a break from the grey skies of Northern England but wanting so much more than relaxing by a pool, we had the perfect solution.Multi-activity Costa Blanca style - this… Continue reading Short stay multi-activity – Costa Blanca
Parle Costa Blanca – An absolute classic
Neil going for the bridge on pitch 1 of Parle Costa Blanca Parle Costa Blanca Earlier this week we had a trip to the seaside. Not just any bit of seaside, but the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' sea cliff area of Sierra de Toix. This is a seriously impressive piece of cliff and when looking… Continue reading Parle Costa Blanca – An absolute classic
5 days of ‘hot rock’ climbing holiday
Enjoying the great scrambling offered on the 'Cresta del Migdia' A very busy week and the sun shone almost constantly for all our climbing and scrambling antics.We've been joined by Lizzie, for a week of easy rock climbing and ridge scrambling. Lizzie first visited us last year and quickly warmed to the idea of climbing… Continue reading 5 days of ‘hot rock’ climbing holiday
Aristoteles Puig Campana – Fantastic days in the mountains
Evening sun lighting up the mighty Puig Campana Aristoteles Puig Campana It was this time last week we'd been climbing the massive Espolon Central on Puig Campana. That was a big day! And today we're back on this magnificent mountain again, for an equally impressive route that goes at a similar grade. Aristoteles - HS/VS… Continue reading Aristoteles Puig Campana – Fantastic days in the mountains
Espolon Central Puig Campana – Big mountain days with friends
The massive Puig Campana Espolon Central Puig Campana It's fair to say I'm feeling a bit tired today, most likely a rest day in fact. Why? Well, yesterday I joined a couple of friends, George and Rachel of Snowdonia Adventure Activities to climb a big route on Puig Campana. This is the massive and iconic mountain… Continue reading Espolon Central Puig Campana – Big mountain days with friends
El Realet Ridge – Another spectacular ridge
Afternoon sun over El Realet and Castellets El Realet Ridge It's been a very busy time for us just now, with ridge after ridge, as well as walking and running routes, and exploring more of the brilliant 'trad' climbing Costa Blanca has to offer. Almost to the day 4 years ago we traversed El Realet ridge… Continue reading El Realet Ridge – Another spectacular ridge
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