Tag: lead climbing

A Dream of White Horses

.Reading time 14 minutes.

This iconic 140m, 4 pitch HVS 4c, 3-star sea cliff climb is UK classic!!! After reading a little bit more into it, and gaining some knowledge from fellow climbers that have done the route themselves, I felt my current confidence and experience was enough to have a go at part leading it safely.

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Climbing Blind- be inspired by Jesse Dufton

.Reading time 4 minutes.

Interesting story here. When I started climbing at my local bouldering centre called The Climbing Station in Loughborough last March, I have noticed one regular climber that would boulder with a blindfold on. He did always have his partner alongside him, and she would sometimes guide him through the routs. Now, never in milling years […]

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Climbing at the Roaches

.Reading time 2 minutes.

I have pushed for yet another trad lead climb, this time at The Roaches. The climb is called Inverted Staircase which is a Diff grade, 22m up, 2 pitch and with 3 stars against it. Great for a beginner.   What a climbing site. No wonder why many climbers I know talk about it. Such […]

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Climbing at Swanage

.Reading time less than 1 minute.

First time doing lead climb in the outdoors in Winter/ Spring 2015. I think this was an easy climb, probably like a 5a. Swanage  is definitely a great place to go and star your outdoor climbing life.  

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