The new Gri Gri+ review for both Lead Climbing and Outdoor Centre use
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The mellow stick was next on the agenda with the perfect length and diameter stick required for sharpening and drying. A couple a marsh mellows were consumed and with fuel in their belly’s the second activity was ready and soon under way.
Over the Easter break I had the pleasure of running a very unique and bespoke climbing/rope access course for a professional sports photographer Ben Queenborough.
A blustery but good day working with the aspirant Level 1 Canoe/Kayak Coaches on a section of the Avon and Kennet Canal
After a few visits to project Fighting Torque at The Cuttings Shane Willis sends the route and beats me to the post. Fingers crossed for next time.
Boulder Ruckle was the crag of choice which is a more adventurous section of climbing at Swanage with most routes being multi-pitch and often overhanging.
Cracking second day delivering the Level 1 Canoe Kayak Coach Programme, which trains candidates in the skills to paddle both canoe and kayaks to the British Canoe Unions 2 Star standard and…
This activity will develop trust and hopefully start on the building blocks of trusting the equipment and recognition that falling isn’t really that scary. As climbing instructors we have a responsibility to help beginners overcome these fears and help prevent a growing trend of climbers who prefer bouldering over roped climbing due to those gremlins that have never been challenged
In short when paddling with the wind or tide behind you, place more weight towards the back of the boat and do the opposite when paddling towards the tide or wind. The tricky bit comes with cross wind or when the wind and tide are going in different directions.
