27 January 2021

Scrambling Calls

STARTING SCRAMBLE:

  1. Climb When Ready
  2. Climbing

 

GENERAL SCRAMBLE:

  1. Take In  (tighten the rope)
  2. Slack  (loosen the rope)
  3. Below  (danger, something falling)

 

ON SCRAMBLE:

  1.  Safe
  2. Take In
  3. That's Me
  4. Climb When Ready
  5. Climbing

 

WRAPPING SCRAMBLE:

  1. Go Over There
  2. Safe
  3. Can I Take You Off Belay
  4. Yes
  5. You Are Now Off Belay
  6. OK
  7. Safe
  8. Take In

 

  • Stick To The Calls Only
  • Use Each Others Names Before Each Call, On Windy/Noisy/Convoluted Routes
  • Line Of Sight Rule
  • Straight Line Rule
  • Stop As Soon As A Suitable Belay Presents Itself

22 January 2021

Reflections

Reflections - this day a few years ago - getting ready to hit the water...

4 January 2021

The Cow & The Calf






Got out the day before lockdown for a paddle. Out from Dursey Island to The Cow and The Calf. Everything was stunning! Some really cool tidal rips. This was a cathedral-like arch right through The Cow, where we stopped for a cup of tea.

1 January 2021

Happy New Year & Thank You!

Happy New Year. Thank you so much for all your support in 2020, and hope to see you on the hills, cliffs or water in 2021!