The latest Irish bouldering guide was released last week and contains 115 pages, packed full with almost 1500 problems and about 200 maps and topos.
- Bouldering at Newcastle, Ireland : Source – globetrottingmatt (flickr)
This guide is intended to be reasonably definitive but just because something has been climbed doesn’t mean it is worth documenting so I haven’t detailed every variation, elimate, lowball sitstart or squeezed in micro line. From a personal point of view I attach the highest value to logical, independent lines with good moves and good landings and every problem that fits this criteria is described. Though I welcome other opinions on omissions and inclusions.
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The amount of international tourism is continually increasing. So it comes as no surprise that people who enjoy outdoor activities, such as climbing, hiking and walking, are able to take part in these activities in far flung places throughout the world. Many countries contain areas of outstanding natural beauty that offer exciting challenges and the experience of a life-time for outdoor enthusiasts. With the mighty Himalyan mountains in the north, India is certainly no exception.
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A quick reminder to everyone that the Sheffield Adventure Film Festival starts in a weeks time.
2009 is bigger and it’s better than ever before. Why?Without a shadow of doubt the best line up of adventure films and climbing speakers ever put together over a single weekend, anywhere, ever! Well that’s what we think…
The event takes place in the biggest independent cinema in the UK outside of London, and is packed full of great films.
Featuring lots of films packed full of adrenaline-inducing adventure sports, climbing and bouldering as well as some slower pace, thought provoking cultural and environmental films.
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Responsible Climbers Protect Birds
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) will be publishing a list of current and new climbing restrictions later this month. These are voluntary restrictions put in place to prevent nesting birds and their chicks from being disturbed.
The BMC asks all climbers to read up on the restrictions for the areas in which they climb. Climbers have an excellent record of respecting bird nesting restrictions and continued good will is important to develop and maintain good relations with landowners and conservation bodies.
Tony Ryan, the BMC.
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Is Bridge Climbing on the Up?
Are we on the verge of an explosion in the popularity of bridge climbing? If we are, then remember that you heard it on the CheapTents.com blog first! A staggering three incidents of bridge climbing have recently been reported by the BBC:
During the early hours of the morning on Friday 26th of December, a man was spotted climbing the Tyne Bridge on CCTV. Police officers told the man to climb back down the bridge, and he complied. He was arrested and given a caution for causing a public nuisance.
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What is Via Ferrata?
In Italian, via Ferrata means “Iron Way”. Essential, via Ferrata are designed to be scrambles or easily climbed routes that are equipped with cables for safety, and possibly ladders and bridges according to the terrain.
The cables are fixed to the rock at regular intervals. These intervals can vary from 2 to 10m depedning on the complexity and difficulty of the climb but are designed to aid access for multiple abilities. Some people like to climb the rock wherever possible; others will use the cables as a handrail.
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Paul Bride, Outdoor Photographer
We love getting inspiring outdoor athletes on for interviews and have another one this week who kindly gave up there time to answer a few questions for CheapTents.com readers!
Paul Bride a photographer of whom work has been seen in the Rock & Ice magazine and multiple. Here’s a bit more about Paul and his adventures…
About Paul Bride
Paul Bride is an adventurer & travel photographer/videographer specialising in expeditions with a focus on climbing and travel. Paul’s work appears consistently in the climbing and outdoor world – in high profile . He currently resides in Squamish British Columbia Canada.
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UK Everest Challenge has been busy training for their 10 peaks in 5 days UK Everest Challenge, totally amazing effort on behalf of 4 very worthy charities – certainly worth reading the article for more information!
Here though is a break-down of just one day’s training of Bryn and Darren as they prepare themselves for what is to be a spectacular feet!
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We came across resources and training provided by the Mountain leader Training Association for the UK, and their new indoor climbing wall award. and thought this sounds like something we should be sharing with our readers. We don’t just sell camping equipment, we really love our climbing gear too, and are keen to provide a range of outdoor advice pages including an introduction to bouldering.
You might also be interested in reading the interviews with professional climbers and mountaineers for a little inspiration…
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For all those in the UK’s North East looking for new problems to climb, you’ll be please to hear that the Newcastle climbing wall as been open for a week, and doing very well!
Climb Newcastle
Previously a derelict swimming pool, the Climb Newcastle centre will be based just outside Newcastle’s city centre, in Byker – what is now the first dedicated climbing centre in Newcastle. The building that’s been used spans 3 floors and is quite a turn around to the state that it was in prior to the regeneration.
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