For the past few years I’ve been writing articles for Climber Magazine.
In collaboration with photographer Mike Robertson we cover all things technical
including ropework, climbing techniques, rock types and progressing through
the grades. They are available here as free pdf’s so you can brush up
on those rusty skills while planning your next climbing adventure.
If you’re keen to learn more, be sure to bookmark this page as there’ll be more articles added throughout 2010.
Rock Types -
A flavour of the many varied rock types we play on, including how they are formed,
what they're like to climb on and the type of gear that works best.
Grade Tour -
Ever wondered what it’s like to climb the next grade? Well now you can find out with this tour from V.Diff to E3. Get a taste for life at that grade plus a close-up look at a profiled route.
on The Arete, Hen Cloud, Staffordshire; a compelling and intimidating
line with a committing crux.
on Red Wall, Porth Clais, North Pembroke; obvious moves all with
good gear makes this a delight.
on Bollard Edge, Black Forest, near the Roaches, Staffordshire is worth seeking out, a quiet gem.
on Sea Groove, White Tower, near Mother Carey’s Kitchen, Pembroke;
graceful climbing in a dramatic setting.
on Rubberneck, Third Cloud, Five Clouds, The Roaches, Staffordshire;
a small route that packs it in so don’t expect to breeze it.
on Snozwanger, Mowing Ward, Pembroke; the position is superb, the climbing delightful.
on Vector, Bwlch y Moch, Tremadog, North Wales is every bit the classic you’re expecting.
on Wraith, Mother Carey’s Kitchen, Pembroke; a big steep pitch that keeps on going - excellent.
Essential Technical Stuff -
These articles have a technical flavour and tackle some of the more baffling bits of climbing.