Year: 2011
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Argentier BBQ brings a temporary pause to climbing
Last Sunday’s activities involved more than just the usual climbing endeavours. The secluded and peaceful area of Argentier provided the ideal backdrop for an afternoon barbeque for over 30 people, where climbers brought along their family and friends to share in the fun. The food and drink provided a welcome respite for many a battered…
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A welcome change of scene at Argentier
The MRCC made the best of a cloudless day last Sunday and headed to Argentier, in the limits of Xemxija to re-discover the numerous routes at their disposal and try out new ones. Beginner climbers were up for numerous personal challenges, pushing the grades as they tried out climbs from English 4b up to French…
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Repairs and installation of lower-offs at Argentier
After a successful barbeque at Argentier, Roland Sultana, Kurt Caligari and Andrew Warrington got down to some further bolting and repairs to the loose bolts on John Codling’s 7a route left of the corner – these bolts have now been secured and are ready to be used again. Lower-offs were also installed on Andrew Warrington’s…
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Victoria Lines with overcast and drizzle
Victoria Lines was the venue on Sunday afternoon for the up and coming climbers and a change of scenery and rock type and drizzle didn’t overcast their spirits. Crazy Horse Cave area provided the change of venue with a number of the usual group engaged with other duties with Miriam Gauci, Marina Sciberras, Edward Sciberrras…
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Beginners’ session at Ghar Lapsi
Our latest Beginners’ Session hit the rocks at Ghar Lapsi on Sunday 23rd January with great gusto and boundless enthusiasm among the participants to test their skills and nerve. They all showed their ability from the youngest, Jack Manderson (4yrs) to his dad Matthew (much older!). After they had received their usual briefing on safety…
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New sport route “Bonny Prince Albert” at Għar Lapsi
Bonny Prince Albert 5c+ is a new fully bolted sport route at Għar Laspi starting just right of Terry’s Cave R. Bolted by Andrew Warrington, Terezia Uherekova and Andy Hooper on Sunday 16th January 2011, it was first led by Andrew Warrington on 23rd Jan. It follows the clear line of bolts with a mixture…