Archive for April, 2009
Words, images and videos of my climbing and of life in North Wales.
UKClimbing.com News- One move too many - symposium13-14 November, The BMC in co-operation with Dr Volker Schöffl (authour of the book "One move too many") is organizing One move too many? a "weekend devoted to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of climbing-specific injuries (acute & overuse) with international experts". More information at the BMC website
- PHOTOS: Lupino Lane and the 'Stag Do'Last week we published a short report on Dan Varian repeating the Nick Dixon route Lupino Lane - a weird and wonderful E2 7b. The report prompted some interesting forum discussion and Al Williams has sent in some superb images from the 'Stag Do' that is discussed in the thread...
- Randall and Whittaker - In Europe and Going WideThe bolts have been chopped from Thai Boxing, a mysterious offwidth close to Chamonix. It is now back to its original state. "...the route is really sustained overall, with a really good nausea factor. The top-out consists of a filthy squeeze chimney, which just adds to the experience..."
- Patxi in Austria - F8c OnsightPatxi Usobiaga has onsighted an F8c in Austria just a few days after finishing in 7th place at the Arco Rockmaster More details from Bjorn Pohl...
- Rob Sutton - DWS - Never Kneel to Skeletor - F7c+Glasgow based climber Rob Sutton has made what is thought to be the first Deep Water Solo (DWS) ascent of the Dorset testpiece Never Kneel to Skeletor (F7c+) on Saturday the 24th of July. "Although not the most difficult DWS route at Stair Hole, Lulworth, the route has held out despite attention from many strong climbers..."
- One move too many - symposium
