Lake District Sun!
We are now 6 days into our 2 weeks work in the UK. We’ve had groups climbing, mountain walking & scrambling, canoeing, gorge walking and more! Weather had been incredible! Next week Rob is off to Skye for a trip … Continued
Moving Outdoors for Indoor climbers
Just finished a 2 day evening course around moving outdoors for indoor climbers. Piotr and Natasza were brilliant students who are obviously very competent indoor climbers and wanted to become self sufficient outdoor climbers. Over the 2 days we covered top … Continued
Climbing in Dalkey
This week has seen some great weather for the time of year so we have been out in Dallkey pretty much every night. Last night I was helping the IMC with their beginners introduction to Rock Climbing. We often get … Continued
Intro to Lead Climbing, Day 2
Today saw us move to Barnbawn for day 2 of our introduction to lead climbing. Initially there was scepticism about the venue as we arrived in a cloud and drizzle fest! However the weather steadily improved into a really nice … Continued
Intro to Lead Climbing, Day1
Today we’ve had a sunny day rock climbing in Dalkey running an introduction to lead climbing course for the IMC (Irish Mountaineering Club). Great weather for this time of year! Both students got their first lead out of the way on … Continued
Climbing Courses, Dublin & Wicklow.. Book now!
It looks like spring has set hold and if I have learnt one thing over the past few years its to get out when you can because the good weather doesn’t last! So we are starting early with our Climbing … Continued
Underground Adventure
Today we’ve had a small family group out doing our “Underground Adventure”. As you’ll see from the few photo’s below this involves various challenges through tunnels where the group have to work as a team to overcome challenges. A great … Continued
Winter Skills Course a Huge Success
Were just back from 5 days in the Cairngorms where we had good weather and excellent snow conditions. Check out the videos for a taste of Scottish Winter Climbing!
Scottish Winter Skills
We’re off to Scotland again for another winter skills weekend.
Mountain Skills 2, Mournes.
Spent the weekend in the Mournes running a MI MS2 with the guys from Colaiste Dhulaigh. We started the day looking a pacing’s and compass work and did lots of short navigation legs to improve the skills. Then back to … Continued