I came across a great article by Neil Grimes on the BMC website. Please see extract below. The system for grading traditionally protected climbs in BMC (and MI) guides is the traditional, two-part British grade, a combination of the adjectival … Continue reading →
I was asked to administer a Fun Comp being organised by Anne Kenny in Mountaineering Ireland. I was heading up the Dublin leg of the comp in Awesome Walls in Finglas, there were also simultaneous comps being held in Tolymore … Continue reading →
I got my first 6b+ tonight. Highest I have ever climbed. Chuffed I also climbed 5, 5+ and 2 6a’s.
Continue reading →Some of the new members of the 2015 New Member Programme got together 26-28 September 2015 in the Burren Co Clare. One of our number had recently climbed at a small crag there called Ballyryan and told us there were … Continue reading →
I joined IMC this year to widen my circle of climbing friends; I had climbed before so though the course would be pretty routine for me. I contacted Jon, IMC Training Officer, telling him about my previous experience and he … Continue reading →
It was an early start on a Monday morning but at least it was not raining. We left the house for the ferry terminal and got there in plenty of time and joined the queue. We were loaded on to … Continue reading →
Here are a few links for Climbing in North Wales BMCÂ Top 10 British sport climbing crags for beginners Devils Gorge Bus Stop Quarry Castle Inn Quarry Australia Penmaenbach Quarry Penmaen Head Llanddulas Cave Craig y Forwyn Holyhead Mountain Guides … Continue reading →
Tonight I was Climbing with Kevin C as part of the IMC new Members programme. We started on Slip-Climb-Run, he asked me if u wanted to lead. However the first piece of protection was about 5M up so I declined. … Continue reading →
I joined IMC and registered for the new members programme. I joint to extent my circle of climbing friend and finish my SPA log. Tonight we are in Awesome Walls going over a few basics. Jon, the Training Officer, knew … Continue reading →
