I came across a great article by Neil Grimes on the BMC website. Please see extract below. The system for grading traditionally protected climbs in BMC (and MI) guides is the traditional, two-part British grade, a combination of the adjectival … Continue reading →
Some of the new members of the 2015 New Member Programme got together 26-28 September 2015 in the Burren Co Clare. One of our number had recently climbed at a small crag there called Ballyryan and told us there were … Continue reading →
I joined IMC this year to widen my circle of climbing friends; I had climbed before so though the course would be pretty routine for me. I contacted Jon, IMC Training Officer, telling him about my previous experience and he … Continue reading →
I was on a REC4, with Tony – Emma & Kevin amongst other, and the Saturday evening was gorgeous so we decided to go to the quarry. I had a chance to lead Levitation, 14m HS 4b, and at one point I thought I was … Continue reading →
