Ten-year olds Elen and Eleri, daughters of members Lowri Gwyn and Sara Davies/Ian Goudge spent their Easter school holidays at a local climbing wall, raising money for Climbers Against Cancer.
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A Traverse of the Rùm Cuillin
The Isle of Rùm is a jewel in the crown of Scotland’s Inner Hebrides. Peter was eagerly anticipating his first visit and a traverse of the Rùm Cuillin.
A perfect tour of the Isle of Rum
Over the misty mountains,Past the wide heights of blue,Even to the crystal fountains,Where all the dreams come true. from: The Mountain Trail and its Message. Albert W. Palmer, 1911
Getting back to Trad/First Lead Day
Awesome assistants helped nine members with limited or forgotten experience of ‘Trad’ climbing in a ‘getting back to Trad/First Lead’ refresher day, arranged by member Sara Davies.
Personal gear for mountain walking
Good, sound clothing and equipment is essential for mountain safety and contributes greatly to an enjoyable day on hills and mountains. Its important to have the right personal gear forContinue reading “Personal gear for mountain walking”
Boulders in the forest
Fontainebleau, France, Easter 2024. A fantastic Easter break was enjoyed by a group of Club members among the boulders in the forest surrounding Fontainebleau. An amazing week of great bouldering,Continue reading “Boulders in the forest”
After Island Peak, Labouche East
Dave Bingham successfully summited Island Peak and Labouche East in Nepal. A technical peak of 6119m, Labouche East requires a six-hour ascent with difficult slabs and fixed ropes. Dave, an experienced mountaineer, describes it as one of his toughest climbs.
A wandering Mynydd Maen
Trefor Beese, a resident of Pontnewydd and an established mountaineer, successfully campaigned for the restoration of the original name “Mynydd Maen” to the main summit of the mountain in South Wales, correcting decades of misplacement on Ordnance Survey maps.
Becoming a competent second
Bob Thomas MBE AMI, principal of Contour Outdoor, ran a training weekend for ten new Club members to become competent seconds in rock climbing. The course covered safety, best practices, and gear retrieval, with trainees gaining experience despite varying weather conditions.
Tristan summits Island Peak
On 13th May 2023, Tristan Blanchard, a member of the Gwent Mountaineering Club, successfully reached the summit of Imja Tse/Island Peak (20,305ft) in the Nepal Himalaya, coinciding with his birthday.