Learning the ropes

The Second year students ran a superb day for the first year students. By the end of the day everyone could correctly don a harness, tie-in, belay and had the beginnings of an idea about movement skills. Well done folks 

Explorers Club went to the Life Centre too!

The Explorers Club headed to the Life centre for a climb, they did tremendously well remembering all the rope work and all of them pushed their climbing on harder and more challenging routes. 

Only back for a day and already we're climbing the walls

We're getting used to a new camera so apologies for the slightly fuzzy photos. The Discoverers went climbing at Dart Rock yesterday evening. We had a split between those who were proficient and those who were new to it all. Everyone had a good number of times up the wall before getting completely finished on the bouldering wall and cave.

Somewhat soggy slabs

We all went climbing at the Dewerstone this afternoon. Determined to get out on the rock and not hide indoors we braved the weather and got to grips with soggy holds and slippery surfaces. 

Learning the ropes

We had even greater numbers for this weeks venture the the Dewerstone for a spot of climbing. The old hands remembered it all from last year and were instrumental in teaching those new to the club how to sort their harnesses out, put on their helmets correctly, tie in and belay. A fantastic evening out making the most of the Autumn sunshine. 

Sunny evening for climbing on Dartmoor

The sun was out, so the Outdoor Discoverers Club headed up to Sheepstor for an evening of climbing!

 

 

 

Exam time so a short climb

We had a short climb so we could return for exam revision sessions, but those who have longer this afternoon have been off in the ghyll 

Popped out for a climb this evening

It got a bit dark towards the end, but we arrived at the bus before having to crack the head torch out. Brilliant time climbing, and it wasn't all that wet...honest!

What a day for a climb!

Where are we going?

Many hands makes pointing easier!

Going up in the world

Looks good to me

Then we dropped in to High Sports at the life centre to practice some movement skills and games.

Superb day out on the rock.