Dave Williams
"Dwi'n un o hogia'r garreg las - yn wreiddiol o 'Stiniog". A first-language Welsh speaker; happily married to a horse-mad South Shropshire lass, with three sons who get their existence partly from me and their good looks, wit, charm and intelligence from their mother ....Co-author (with Doug Kerr) of the new 'Central Wales - Elenydd' climbing guide book, published by Steep Stone (May 2018) and now on sale.
Currently working on the new 'Welsh Grit' (Rhinogydd area) guide book; checking existing routes and climbing new ones. Also involved with the development of new sport climbing crags in Mid Wales.
BMC Access Rep for Central Wales & Ceredigion coast.
Nant Rhys bothy 'caretaker'.
Location
Mid Wales
Best Climbing Experience
Life isn't measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away. So going to the right place, at the right time, with the right people is all that really matters. What one does is purely incidental.
Recent Postings
Personal Webpage
http://steepstoneclimbing.co.uk
Logbooks Volunteer
Moderator for 31 crags, checking missing climbs added to the logbooks: Clogwyn y Bustach (Moelwyns), Gareg-Iwyd, Vague Dome, Craig y Merched, Carreg yr Ogof, Craig Yr Wrysgan, Barmouth Slabs, Spitzkoppe, Clarach Bay, Craig Cnwch, Pistyll Rhaeadr, Pontokspitze, Moel Ysgyfarnogod, Craig y Fan, Craig yr Eglwys, Ponterwyd Quarry, Craig y Ffridd, Cerrig Gwynion, Caban Coch/ Craig Gigfran, Craig y Foel, Creigiau Dolfolau, Creigiau Llandeglau, Craig y March, Lluest y Graig, Craig y Peilon a Rhingyll, Rhinog Fawr South Faces, Clegyrau Graig Isaf, Mwnt, Ramp Crags, Craig Lywd Uchaf, Cefn Cam
Interests Outside Climbing
Overland exploration - vast empty spaces, deserts especially, hold a huge fascination. Otherwise an eclectic mix of music, films, books, miniature dachshunds, North Africa, Utah, SRT caving, mine exploration and canals.
After over half a lifetime and a small fortune spent on Solihull's "finest" , rehab (by Toyota) has worked and my Land Rover addiction is finally cured.... :-)
Photo Gallery
Wind sculpted perfection, Namibia
© Dave Williams
Chwarel Rhosydd Floor 9 Barracks, Moelwynion
© Dave Williams/Steep Stone
Somewhere on the Gornergletscher, on the long walk back from traversing Monte Rosa. (LUMC climbing/glacial research trip.)
© TC Morley
Sand Sea of Tranquility, Sossusvlei, Namibia
© Dave Williams
Fine climbing on Kirkus' Direct's delectable and exposed rib.
© Dave Williams
Grey Arete - the final flake.
© Dave Williams
FA of "Thousand Yard Stare" (1100m VS), Pen Bilis, Ceredigion
© Dave Williams
Capel y Gorlan, Cwm Orthin, Moelwynion
© Dave Williams/Steep Stone
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