CPD day at the Red Craigs in Glen Clova
Glenn hanging around with the Glen In the background
Unusual foot-hold
Comfy belay “ledge”
City Centre Scramble
Mid-summer evening cragging at Aberdour – Ben cleans the crag of swag
Read more "Some Summer Photos"There are some fantastic venues within easy reach of Edinburgh, and some a bit further away that offer more adventurous climbing. Traprain Law is just outside Haddington, about 25 minutes from Edinburgh, and gives some good lower-middle grade climbing in a rural setting. The downside is the crag is popular and polished. A good […]
Read more "Edinburgh Cragging"I’ve been working with Jake and Scott for a few weeks now, making the transition from indoor climbers to trad lead climbing. At the Hawkcraig, we were at the stage to let them lead at the “sharp end” of the rope. I set up a rope so I could “self-line” next to whoever was […]
Read more "Trad leading"Instructors and guides climb in a three a lot. But it’s not uncommon to climb in a three just for fun. You do need good rope work and organisation to make things flow smoothly to avoid tangles. Typically, the leader gets to a stance, makes a good anchor and brings both seconds up at […]
Read more "Climbing in a three – how to swap leads"Spring seems to be here – mild(er) and warm(er) weather has arrived, and long evenings allow mid-week climbing after work. There are some fantastic venues within easy reach of Edinburgh, and some a bit further away that offer more adventurous climbing. Evening instruction available from £50 per person. Contact me here. Traprain Law is just outside […]
Read more "Mid week evening cragging and Instruction"