29th November 2011

Not had chance to blog for a few days. I had a good day Thursday climbing at Wintours Leap but ended up a bit knackered at the end of the day. Friday I worked for the Leadership Trust and that was fun as usual. The weekend was spent running a Climbing Wall Award training course for UCR in...

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23rd November 2011

An interesting few days. Sunday at Wintours Leap and climbed 3 routes on the right side of GO wall. Monday a very constructive chat with website John re a new page for website on first ascents. This will link to Marcus at realadventurefilm.com to report on the new Alpine route/peak we hope to...

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19th November 2011

A Fun day working for the Leadership Trust. Delegates and instructors on good form. This amazing thing (according to expert on all forest stuff Michael Downey) is the edible, quick growing (it grew that day !) Shaggy Parasol. Nature keeps surprising me.

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15th November 2011

A good day working at the Leadership Trust near Ross. It was good to meet up with the other instructors and have a chin wag. Marcus brought his big camera along and filmed me talking about the Alps and the new route we hope to film next year. It looks like this film could happen.

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10th November 2011

A dramatic backdrop for  Neil yesterday as he sets up a releaseable abseil at Wintours Leap during his Single Pitch Award refresher day. The evening was entertaining as well with 3 people turning up for the improvised rescue session.

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7th November 2011

A very successful Climbing Wall Lead Award at Boulders for Bristol UCR. All 3 candidates through with flying colours. Thanks again Boulders for your hospitality and Tim you were a star.

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