So, the world seems a very different place from last year. I've just been informed that this time last year I was on a weekend away to The Pass and today I'm not even allowed to go to bloody Bell Hagg.
What were you doing about this time last year, and what can you not wait to do once lockdown starts calming down
I went slightly off route on a 4 pitch Severe in the Moelwyns but decided that what lay ahead looked like a decent enough escape at maybe HS, and quicker than getting back on route. Proceeded to have a massive runout on admittedly very easy terrain (scrambling basically) and then quite a stopper move that felt about HVS 5a which I really had to muster up courage for, which took a while. All very undignified! Later research revealed that my escape route was merely another Severe, described as being milder than the one we were meant to be doing 🤣
Hang on no, sorry, I think my story was TWO years ago. Edit...
yes checked it
A year ago I was in Hamburg en route to Hannover for a work trip. I went to Miniatur Wunderland as it was grey and miserable outside and no good for just trailing around the city which had been my plan. I was happy because Miniatur Wunderland had been on my tick list and it would have been wrong to go there on a sunny day, and it was really really good (recommended not just for kids or model enthusiasts)
Last year, canoeing on Bala, I think. Year before I was definitely climbing in West Cornwall because facebook is taunting me with pictures of cloudless sea cliffs.....
We were paddling down the Upper Thames, at a relaxing pace with lovely camps and plenty of Pimms.
Instead, I've built a paddling machine out of the canoe, a throw line, a weight and some pulleys. I guess if I add enough Pimms, it'll be almost the same...
Stayed at the pub near capel curig with friends. On the first day walked a big loop of the carneddau and back to the pub for massive dinner and many beers. Next day did tryfan and the glyders. Was ace!
A couple of weeks before (might have been Easter) drove to porthcawl last minute and was treated to 4ft waves and 25 degree heat. It was awesome one of the best surf days I've had in the UK!
Just reached the Falls of Glomach on the Cape Wrath Trail. I seem to remember making my one and only navigational cock up on the easiest section of the trail which had a massive sign post pointing the way, needless to say I ignored the sign and yomped halfway up a Munro in completely the wrong direction.
Fri Night Vid Finding Focus - Life Behind The Lens of a Climbing Photographer
This week's Friday Night Video is a portrait of a prolific climbing photographer from Wedge Climbing. Sam Pratt is well known in both the outdoor and competition scene but if you haven't heard of him, you've likely seen...