Intro to Climbing

At the weekend I had an intro to climbing course running, the weather was great and Hanna and Steve really enjoyed the course.

Stanage

Had a great day with Andy and Alister on the learn to lead course. The sun was out but the wind was up, that was good because it kept the midges away.



A good lead by Andy




Alister seconding Leaning Buttress Crack



Stoney

 Had a great evening at stoney yesterday with Sean.



Sean on the Froth



Sean on the traverse of Froth



Intro to Climbing

 Had a great couple of days with Owen and Robyn at the weekend on the Intro to climbing course. The weather was better than expected.

Robyn on Wobblestone Crack, North Burbage

Owen on Altar Crack, Rivelin



Altar Crack, Rivelin



Nicky just starting up evening wall (E1 5b)

Went out this morning in the peaks, got a few nice routes in. It was warm and there was a bit of cloud cover and light winds. The weather has changed this evening to light rain, not good.  

Avon Gorge

This weekend I was climbing in Avon Gorge with Lee, who was getting ready for the hard pitch. We had great weather all weekend.


 Lee just starting the final pitch.



Lee making sure his protection is bomber before the bold and long run out. 



First pitch of Giants Cave Buttress





Topping out and what a great view of the bridge.



Morocco

Had a great week in the Anti-Atlas Morocco, near Tafroute on the south side of the Ameln Valley. The weather was hot and the climbing was bold and adventurous. Also had some great company Steve, Joe and Anna.















Steve on the crux move on the Left Ramp.



Steve high up on the Artful Dodger.



 

The team on the walk up to Jebel el Kest, the highest Mountain in the Anti-Atlas. (2359m)





On Top.





Joe moving comfortably through the hard section on the Lion's Face Ridge.





Joe and Anna moving up on the Lion's Face Ridge.



Joe and Anna topped out on the Lion's Face.