“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 […]
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Peak District meet 2025
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 […]
2024 Wye Valley – Training!
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 […]
2024 A Spring Bank Holiday in Dartmoor
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 […]
2023 Portland Impressions
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 […]
2023 North Wales Intro to Trad (And Other Things)
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 […]