A Quick Climb Between Showers

Lucky enough to live by the Gower coast I can dash off for tidal climbs even on a day with a poor forecast. This afternoon the rock had just about dried out from the rain earlier today, but with a stormy sea and heavy rain visibly getting closer in the Bristol Channel - I didn't have long. The wind's strength increased into the evening, so an arete was perhaps not the climb to choose. It made for more excitement than normal on this climb. For Gower locals, the photo should be enough to identify the climb, especially, if I say it was taken at the end of the first pitch..

A Hot Day - Another !

Last day of climbing with Outposts Ltd today (Tuesday). It was a big operation, but lots of satisfied customers. A very hot day - I think they were glad to move on to Gorge walking for a wetting. After being in a sun trap for days, I'm ready for caving tomorrow..

Morlais Quarry

Today with Outposts Ltd we looked after the climbing at Morlais Quarry, while the rest of the team were to be found all over The Brecon Beacons. Here you can see Kian Clipton finishing his water at about noon - a bad move on such a hot hot day. Tomorrow we're due persistant heavy rain and thunderstorms all over wales - Brecon Beacons in the morning, but going to Snowdonia for lightning touch down in the afternoon. Let's hope the flash flooding is slight. Not a day for caving tomorrow !