Author: Oli B In a change to regular programming, MMC headed to Portland for a Springtime meet rather than their usual Summertime venture to the Dorset coast. It was a move that proved to be wise, for the climbers were met with glorious sunshine on both days of the weekend […]
People also do other outdoorsy stuff on meets: mountain biking, fell running, and when the venue is suitable, hiring kayaks and sometimes horses! You are free to explore the options in an area and come back and tell us all about it. Sometimes the meet organiser will arrange things – […]
Some of the venues we visit offer bouldering opportunities such as The Peaks, Dorset, Dartmoor and North Wales. There is usually one trip to Fontainebleau a year.
“What a fantastic meet we were so blessed by the weather – dry, clear and cold. Andrew was in N Wales early and sent tantalising pictures of sun and cloud inversions on Friday, whetting everyone’s appetite for action. On the meet were Ali, David, Caroline, Robin, Damien, John B, Katherine […]
Friday Evening: Arrival and Settling In The club members gathered at the cosy DPC hut in Stoney Middleton on Friday evening, where the atmosphere was warm and inviting. After firing up the wood stove, the group settled in and discussed the plans for the weekend. The anticipation of the upcoming […]
Author: Tiana Summary and reflections: “Safety first, climbing second” – I first heard this phrase on the course and it nicely encapsulates the essence of the training led by Harry (shoutout to Ali and Chuck for the assist!) on the June weekend meet at Wye Valley. For a long-time indoor […]
Author: Mo “When the weather is bad in Dartmoor, it is really bad!”, that’s what Mohamed’s friend who lives in the area told him, that statement could not have been truer, and yet it was great to see how the club members and prospective members managed to enjoy themselves that […]
Author: Andrew Saturday Most of the group arrived the night before, having a cheeky morning of climbing at Godnor before the rains came. Ben led the way to Rainshadow wall where they could keep climbing in the rain. Damien and Ben cruised anything and everything. Andrew, Martina, and Matthijs had […]
Author: Harry On the second bank holiday of May (thanks Charles for the extra one) 27 prospective and current members descended on Dolgam campsite in North Wales. For the many that were there to experience the joys of trad climbing in North Wales for the first time, the meets secretary […]