Sunrise Walks Lake District: Helvellyn in all its glory
Approaching the summit of Helvellyn as the sun comes up Sunrise Walks Lake District This morning the alarm sounded at 3am. Giving me just enough time for a quick brew before driving the short distance to Swirls at the northern end of Thirlmere reservoir. Here I was meeting Jamie, Josie, and Leanne to take them… Continue reading Sunrise Walks Lake District: Helvellyn in all its glory
Gorge scrambling Ullswater: Glenridding Beck is a delightful gem
Taking the plunge in Glenridding Beck Gorge Scrambling Ullswater This week we are being treated to a spell of glorious weather, with a big area of high pressure sitting just east of the country. This is allowing for bright blue skies and sunny days. It is still a little chilly though. However, we have thick… Continue reading Gorge scrambling Ullswater: Glenridding Beck is a delightful gem
Guided Climbing Lake District: Brilliant early season days on Lakeland classics
Pitch 3 - the traverse - on Bracket and Slab, Gimmer Guided Climbing Lake District After a period of unsettled weather, a corner was turned today. The sun shone, it dried the crags and warmed the rock, as well as our skin. When the days are like this, climbing on a mountain crag here in… Continue reading Guided Climbing Lake District: Brilliant early season days on Lakeland classics
Navigation course Lake District – always learning & improving
Walking on a bearing and measuring distance using pacing techniques Navigation Course Lake District Over the weekend we've been running a navigation skills course for a couple from Lancashire. Living within easy reach of the Lakes they are starting to work their way through the 214 fells detailed in the Wainwright guides. Until now they… Continue reading Navigation course Lake District – always learning & improving
Fell running Lake District: a kick start to the season
Running amongst the Langdale Pikes Fell Running Lake District Getting conditioned back to the Cumbrian weather and mountain environment is vital for us after our winter away. Almost every day I've ventured into the mountains for some form of activity, be it climbing, scrambling, walking, cycling, or running. So a couple of these trips have… Continue reading Fell running Lake District: a kick start to the season
Lake District Climbing – Duddon valley classics are always amazing
Stella conditions for climbing at Wallowbarrow Lake District Climbing - Duddon valley Having only recently returned from a winter in sunny Spain, I was a little apprehensive about climbing at the weekend, thinking it would be just too cold. Well thankfully the sun worked some magic, there was no wind, and we found rock that… Continue reading Lake District Climbing – Duddon valley classics are always amazing
Redovan Climbing: Espolon PDP – bolts are a bonus
Name plaque at the base of the climb Redovan Climbing: Espolon PDP It has always been the big routes that have given me most satisfaction, so my interest is forever turning towards the next long climb. During our winter stay in Costa Blanca, there have been multiple big days out on big crags, enjoying long… Continue reading Redovan Climbing: Espolon PDP – bolts are a bonus
Espolon Central Puig Campana: We tick the Edwards Finish too – Simply phenomenal
Topo showing most of the route Espolon Central Puig Campana - and The Edwards Finish Over the last few weeks there's been some very big days out had here. Mountaineering days that have challenged us, left us feeling exhausted, taken us to amazing places, and given us new experiences. The very biggest of these days… Continue reading Espolon Central Puig Campana: We tick the Edwards Finish too – Simply phenomenal
Puig Campana: Sin Nombre – amazing mountaineering day
Sin Nombre Last Tuesday me and Kim had a big day out on the most iconic mountain in the Alicante region, Puig Campana. We are both fairly familiar with the mountain having climbed a few routes and repeated them all too. Wanting a 'mountaineering' style day out, we naturally choose Puig Campana, but wanted to… Continue reading Puig Campana: Sin Nombre – amazing mountaineering day
Via Ferrata Ponoch – An Inspiring Big Wall
The massive wall of Ponoch Via Ferrata Ponoch When wintering in Costa Blanca, which has become pretty standard for us over the last 10 years. We usually manage a few trips up the Ponoch via ferrata as it's a really good workout. A few times over recent years, I've extended this with a scramble all… Continue reading Via Ferrata Ponoch – An Inspiring Big Wall
Bernia Ridge: and other scrambles in Costa Blanca
Looking west along the Bernia ridge Bernia Ridge - and other scrambles Over the last few days I've spent a little more time on the local ridges here in Costa Blanca. The Bernia and Segaria ridges are places I know very well, having traversed both many times. Until this week I hadn't attempted the Bernia… Continue reading Bernia Ridge: and other scrambles in Costa Blanca
The Penon Calpe: Happy New Year – Sea Stack Climbing
The glorious north face of El Peñon d-Ifach The Penon Calpe Happy new year everyone. Thank you all so much for your support, we are super grateful 🙂 It has been a year of pretty intense highs and lows, I'm sure that's the same for many folk out there. We'll keep this climbing related though,… Continue reading The Penon Calpe: Happy New Year – Sea Stack Climbing
Rock Climbing Ponoch – Big wall climbing
The huge Sector Central face of Ponoch Rock Climbing Ponoch Today we went for a big adventure on the largest crag in the region of Costa Blanca. Although not quite as high or as well known as neighbouring Puig Campana, this is without doubt the most impressive lump of rock in the region. Some routes… Continue reading Rock Climbing Ponoch – Big wall climbing
Costa Blanca Ridges – Mollo de la Creu
The right hand ridge was our chosen route Costa Blanca Ridges On Tuesday we went in search of the mini Matterhorn of Gandia, properly known as Mollo de la Creu. A majestic peak rising from the fertile orange groves to stand sentinel over the nearby urban sprawl of Gandia, such a juxtaposition. I had made… Continue reading Costa Blanca Ridges – Mollo de la Creu
Penyalba Climbing – New Discoveries in idyllic settings
The view towards Mundover from Penyalba crag Penyalba Climbing The exploration continues here on Costa Blanca, with lots of climbing, cycling, canyoning, and mountaineering. All helping to keep the fitness decent and skills sharp. A few days ago we went for an explore inland from Gandia, to the mountain of Penyalba. Not only is this… Continue reading Penyalba Climbing – New Discoveries in idyllic settings
Rock Climbing Calpe, Erikindia – New routes on the Toix sea cliffs
Looking down on the route on a busy day Rock Climbing Calpe - Erikindia A few weeks ago we learnt of a newly bolted climb on the Toix sea cliffs. So it was top of the list to do upon our arrival back in the region. Armed with a topo but no route description, we… Continue reading Rock Climbing Calpe, Erikindia – New routes on the Toix sea cliffs
Langdale Mountain Climbs – The freedom of the mountains
The dome of Pike O'Stickle bathing in sunshine - Langdale Mountain Climbs Langdale Mountain Climbs - simply the best In this post you'll see a series of blue sky, sunny day photos taken during a recent day out mountaineering in the Langdale valley. Well, high above the Langdale valley to be precise. Being amongst the… Continue reading Langdale Mountain Climbs – The freedom of the mountains
Trail Running Lake District – Epic weather
A thoroughly wild day on Coniston Old Man Trail Running Lake District This last week or two have been rather damp here in the Lakes, maybe you've seen the news reports of swollen rivers?! Of course this doesn't stop us getting out and having fun. It simply means we adapt our plans accordingly. Gorge and… Continue reading Trail Running Lake District – Epic weather
Esk Gorge Ghyll Scrambling: and many more fun days out in the Lake District
Enjoying the superb rock and magnificent positions Gimmer crag always provides. Route is Bracket and Slab. Esk Gorge Ghyll Scrambling - and many more fun activities Well that's been a crazy summer! Another season of record numbers of visitors to the Lake District, with many discovering this gorgeous place for the first time. It's been… Continue reading Esk Gorge Ghyll Scrambling: and many more fun days out in the Lake District
Esk Buttress Lake District – The high and mighty crags of Lakeland
Pitch 3 of Bridge's Route, Esk Buttress Esk Buttress Lake District This summer has been wonderfully busy for us, with almost non-stop work since mid-May. There has been the occasional 'rest day' though and this blog post shows what we get up to on a day off! First up is The Esk Buttress. I first… Continue reading Esk Buttress Lake District – The high and mighty crags of Lakeland
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