Archive for April, 2010

Climbing books reviews: Llanberis by Iwan Arfon Jones

Last year when I first visited the Llanberis Pass, I fell completely in love with the place. A visually stunning 3 mile stretch of rock climbing paradise, with routes for everyone, from beginner to expert.

This is actually the sixth edition of this climbing book. The first edition was published back in 1987. I’m not sure how many climbs are featured within, without counting them, but I can tell you it’s a lot.

Climbing book review: Scrambles & Easy Climbs in Snowdonia (Grey Stone Books)

Rather than trying to distinguish between scrambling and climbing, this book simply offers great mountain day rock expeditions. If you like easy moves on big routes, occasionally with a good measure of exposure, then read on.

Climbing techniques – Is it OK to use a top rope on poorly protected trad routes to push your grade?

As regular readers of my blog will know, I have been writing a series on climbing techniques, focusing particularly on climbing improvement. This has involved a good deal of research and learning from climbers far more experienced than I.

Snowdonia Climbing – Cneifion Arete 130m Mod, Ogwen, North Wales

Don’t let the fact that this climb is only a moderate (or a grade 3 scramble depending on who you talk to) put you off. It keeps you involved and interested from the word go, and the exposure up the ridge is fantastic!