Segaria Ridge Costa Blanca – An exciting and very accessible mountain
On one of the many narrow sections - Segaria Ridge Costa Blanca Segaria Ridge Costa Blanca After lots of days focusing on rock climbing, we decided a change was necessary, so a more mountainous day was planned. Close by is a long rocky ridge, it's spectacular to look at and even better to be on.… Continue reading Segaria Ridge Costa Blanca – An exciting and very accessible mountain
Magical Mystery Tour, Costa Blanca
Preparing to abseil into the route Today four of us went to the coast in search of sunshine and warm rock to climb. We found both and had a brilliant time on the Candelabra del Sol sea cliffs below the popular Toix Oeste rock climbing area.We climbed Rowlands Magical Mystery Tour 5+. This is a… Continue reading Magical Mystery Tour, Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca via ferrata
High up on the Penya del Figuerta via ferrata Today we headed south and the sunshine around the Sella area of Costa Blanca. A short way from the pretty village of Sella is the less well known Relleu, and towering above is the Penya del Figuerta.Recently the local authority funded the installation of a Via… Continue reading Costa Blanca via ferrata
More ‘hot rock’ Costa Blanca climbing!
Seth looking focused whilst leading the brilliant 'Mono-Slabic' 6a at Alcalali crag It's been crazy busy here over this last week, with loads of guests and all of them making the most of the massive amount of rock climbing available nearby. The Toix ridge and Bernia ridge have both been ticked, nice one Joe &… Continue reading More ‘hot rock’ Costa Blanca climbing!
Benicadell Ridge Costa Blanca – Yet More Top Quality Ridge Scrambles
Upper section of the ridge - Benicadell Ridge Costa Blanca Benicadell Ridge Costa Blanca For a few years now the Crest of Benicadell has been on our 'to-do' list and for various reasons we've only just got around to doing it. Information about the ridge is hard to come by, in particular we struggled to… Continue reading Benicadell Ridge Costa Blanca – Yet More Top Quality Ridge Scrambles
Big sea cliffs and exciting Via Ferrata, Costa Blanca: 21st November
Ann on the final moves of Sonjannika After a few days of single pitch climbing on the local crags here on the Costa Blanca, it was time to climb something a little bigger. Rachel was coming back to stay today so we decided to show her the fabulous Sonjannika climb on the Morro Falqui sea… Continue reading Big sea cliffs and exciting Via Ferrata, Costa Blanca: 21st November
Days spent in reconnaissance are days well spent. Dynamic risk assessment
The majestic Puig Campana On Sunday I had the opportunity to go climbing on the mighty Puig Campana. Having done a few routes on this mountain already, I was very keen to check out more of what it has to offer and start to piece together a very long link-up route that would total around… Continue reading Days spent in reconnaissance are days well spent. Dynamic risk assessment
Guadalest rock climbing and souvenir shopping!
Rachel enjoying the crags of Guadalest A change of pace for us today and a new (for us) climbing venue visited. Having been to have a look at the Guadalest crags a couple of years back, I’d since been keen to go back with climbing kit and do some routes and it all blended well… Continue reading Guadalest rock climbing and souvenir shopping!
Rock climbing, Big ridge scrambles, and Water skiing. It’s all here on the Costa Blanca
Matt & Rachel on the first summit of Segaria Ridge After a brief rest we headed back to the local crags, climbing 6 routes. L’Ocaive crag provides welcome shade until mid-afternoon, making it an ideal venue for warmer days. The outlook is superb and it’s only a few minutes from the house, can’t fault it… Continue reading Rock climbing, Big ridge scrambles, and Water skiing. It’s all here on the Costa Blanca
Rock climbs, mountain walks, and scrambles on the Costa Blanca
Kate climbing El Coloso at Covatelles Some down time for us now, before our next visitors arrive and more courses begin. What to do with the free time? Go exploring of course! A warm up session at the local Alcalali crag for starters and ticking at least one new route.Over the weekend we took the dramatic… Continue reading Rock climbs, mountain walks, and scrambles on the Costa Blanca
Short stay Multi activity holiday, Costa Blanca
Bernia ridge scramble Over the weekend and for the early part of this week, we have been joined by returning client Soo from South Wales. After climbing with us back in the UK, Soo decided on a trip to the Costa Blanca back in March. Then we spent a few days climbing on the Toix… Continue reading Short stay Multi activity holiday, Costa Blanca
Activity Holiday Costa Blanca – The perfect winter sun and fun destination
Scrambling on the Bernia ridge - Activity Holiday Costa Blanca Activity Holiday Costa Blanca So maybe you're thinking of booking a holiday to Spain. Benidorm will often feature in the Google search results, there's good reason for that, it's a huge place with beautiful beaches and is conveniently close to Alicante airport. The area is… Continue reading Activity Holiday Costa Blanca – The perfect winter sun and fun destination
Walking and Yoga in the Lake District – with Adventure Yogi
Walking towards Pike Howe, Langdale Walking and Yoga in the Lake District Today we welcomed more AdventureYogi guests. Staying at their retreat near Tarn Hows, they had been enjoying a yoga filled morning before an invigorating mountain walk with us during the afternoon. Our route took us amongst the iconic Langdale Pikes. We ascended by… Continue reading Walking and Yoga in the Lake District – with Adventure Yogi
Windermere team building – Facilitating an orienteering day on Brant Fell
Kate introducing the map and course to the team - Windermere team building Windermere team building So today was day two of our Orienteering event for local business Alertacall. A team of 10 joined us this time, all eager for a fast time around the course in the Brant Fell area. Orienteering isn't something we… Continue reading Windermere team building – Facilitating an orienteering day on Brant Fell
Outdoor Adventure Ambleside – 1st Rate Rock Scrambling in Langdale
Late afternoon light high above Mickleden - Outdoor Adventure Ambleside Outdoor Adventure Ambleside After a busy morning and early afternoon of admin, and with the sun shining brightly outside, I decided it was time to dash out for a quick scramble in nearby Langdale. For a while now i've been keen to check out the… Continue reading Outdoor Adventure Ambleside – 1st Rate Rock Scrambling in Langdale
Rock Climbing Refresher Lake District – brushing up on skills on the beautiful Lakeland rocks
Steep climbing on 'Oh heck Direct' MVS at Lower Scout Crag Rock Climbing Refresher Lake District Today we've been running a climbing refresher day for Charles from Northern Ireland. Having climbed a few times over the years Charles was well familiar with most of the knots and quite a few skills and techniques, so this… Continue reading Rock Climbing Refresher Lake District – brushing up on skills on the beautiful Lakeland rocks
Guided walks at sunrise – Helvellyn
Descending into St.Johns in the Vale - circa 9.30am So far this week has been either very early starts or very late finishes on the mountains. All planned and all much fun.A couple of days ago I decided on an evening ascent of Wansfell Pike. This is walkable from our house, so very convenient. The… Continue reading Guided walks at sunrise – Helvellyn
Troutdale Pinnacle Direct, Black Crag
Belaying on The Pinnacle Troutdale Pinnacle Direct I've enjoyed many visits to Black Crag in the Borrowdale valley, often it's to climb the super classic rock route of 'Troutdale Pinnacle'. In fact, the only other route i've climbed on this crag is 'Raindrop'. Both the Direct & Super-direct variations to the original Troutdale Pinnacle were… Continue reading Troutdale Pinnacle Direct, Black Crag
The Napes of Great Gable. Mountaineering in the Lake District
The gendarmed arete of Needle Ridge Today was all about mountaineering, a big day on the high crags, moving rapidly up easier rock and scrambling routes. And where better to do this than The Napes area of Great Gable, right next to the most iconic piece of rock in England, Napes Needle.Needle Ridge is a… Continue reading The Napes of Great Gable. Mountaineering in the Lake District
Gorge Walking Ambleside – Big waterfalls and lots of splashes in this wonderful gorge
One of the many pools of Stickle ghyll - Gorge Walking Ambleside Gorge Walking Ambleside What a fantastic morning we had Gorge scrambling today with Nickolas, Sullen, Joel, and Mamen. England, Brazil, and Spain all being represented by the team, so a nice international flavour. Once the initial chilly feel wore away, everyone was soon… Continue reading Gorge Walking Ambleside – Big waterfalls and lots of splashes in this wonderful gorge
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