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Winter Climbing

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    Rjukan Ice Climbing Week

    Rjukan Ice Climbing Week

    • Price
      £850.00
    • Ratio
      1 : 2
    • Duration
      8 Days
    • Location
      Rjukan, Norway

    An amazing week of ice climbing in Rjukan, Norway. Whether you’re just starting winter climbing, or want expert coaching in the skills to lead climbs yourself, Rjukan is one of the most reliable areas in Europe for ice. Join us for an amazing trip.

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    Lillehammer Ice Climbing Week

    Lillehammer Ice Climbing Week

    • Price
      £850.00
    • Ratio
      1 : 2
    • Duration
      8 Days
    • Location
      Lillehammer, Norway

    Join us for an adventurous ice climbing trip to Lillehammer in Norway. Whether you’re after guided adventures or looking to develop the skills to lead this area has a great range of venues away from some of the more popular crowded spots.

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    Rock Skills Learn to Lead Sport

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    Do you have a specific adventure in mind or particular set of skills you want to learn? Or perhaps our established course dates don't work for you.

    Our instructors can be booked privately to deliver a bespoke course centered around your needs and on dates to suit. Benefit from having an instructor all to yourself to focus on exactly what you need to progress.

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Potential new route climbed with @danlanemountaine Potential new route climbed with @danlanemountaineering on Sunday at Crinkle Crag on the Orme, traversing the obvious mid height break from right to left. 

Round the Bend (HVS, 4c), Crinkle Crag
P1. 52m Follow the flake of Ramp Romp to mid height and head left along the obvious break with good gear. Approaching the arete, take care with arranging gear and suspect rock; before going round the bend, into the corner system of No Comebacks. Scuttle left and belay on the ledge. P2. 8m Finish easily up the groove.

Good gear can be found throughout, we took doubles of Dragon cams up to red, and microcams, but also loads of good nuts in medium/large sizes. We were on the fence with the grade, could well be VS. 

It was very atmospheric with a howling wind, though thankfully didn't get any sea spray at any point. Thanks for indulging in a silly adventure Dan.
Josh and Sam joined us for a 2 day Learn to Lead T Josh and Sam joined us for a 2 day Learn to Lead Trad course, enjoying the seemingly endless good weather in Eryri, which finally looks set to break this evening.

Both keen and strong sport climbers, they quickly absorbed the technical skills and soon put them into practice leading their first trad climbs.

Super fun couple of days hanging out climbing with them, they're geared up thanks to our client discount with @v12_outdoor and ready for more adventurous climbing as trad warriors 🤟

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Climbing with @matthewpricejones on Sunday at Crai Climbing with @matthewpricejones on Sunday at Craig Cywarch, had been meaning to visit for a long time having worked at Bryn Hafod for the @mountainclubstafford years ago.

We started with Acheron (HVS, 5a) before finishing with Doom (VS, 4c). As can be seen from the photos, a fair amount of vegetation, but plenty of good climbing to be found also. We did plenty of cleaning on the way, secateurs came in useful at times ✂️🌿. We also replaced the tat on the abseil stations. Definitely a crag to visit after a long dry spell, but should be in good condition for a while.

I've got a bit of availability through June for Rock Climbing, and can probably squeeze a few days in July also for folk looking for guiding or instructional courses. Can get in touch on here or follow the link in the bio to the website for more info.
Rambo (HVS, 5b), Gravestones last night with @roam Rambo (HVS, 5b), Gravestones last night with @roam.mtns
The amazing spring conditions continue here in Ery The amazing spring conditions continue here in Eryri. Evening climb with @t.carrick on Efnisien (E1, 5b), Craig Cwm Trwsgl.

Great bit of climbing, well worth seeking out and chuffed to tick one of the last E1 routes in my battered Ground Up North Wales Rock guidebook. So many great climbs here and good memories.
Climbing day on the limestone with @t.carrick and Climbing day on the limestone with @t.carrick and @danlanemountaineering starting with trad on Marine Drive. The Really Exciting Climb (HVS, 5a) and Vic 20 (HVS, 5b) both nice routes. 

We then went to check out the new lines at Don Side Beach @goverticalclimbing equipped. We arrived a bit too early but the traverse line Lord of the Gogs (6b) proved a good mini adventure and consolation. Note for folk keen to head here for the vertical lines, it needs a super low spring tide and is only accessible for a limited time either side of low tide. We managed to get on the traverse roughly half way through the tide cycle heading out. 

Foot anyone keen on learning to lead trad or sport to be able to enjoy ace adventures like these, get in touch.

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