Category: Events
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The sun shines again on Babu West
Yesterday turned out to be another good day out for the MRCC climbers who met at Babu West to enjoy the sunshine and great company. It was a very productive day for the climbing team. The new route bolted by Andrew Warrington and Kurt Caligari on 29th December has finally been led by Andrew Warrington.…
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More rock-cranking in ‘Le Droga’ Cave
The sheltered Terry’s cave in Għar Lapsi was the well-chosen location for a day of climbing practice on Sunday. After Saturday’s rain, the top rim of the cave was weeping copiously for the whole morning and some of the routes were wet, but enough was accessible to make it a great morning’s climbing. Terry’s Cave…
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Argentier revisited after the storm
After last week’s unstable weather, Argentier once again provided the ideal shelter from the prevailing winds… Yesterday morning the club was joined by 3 new beginners, who successfully completed the Acupuncture 4b climb which starts to the right of one of the caves and goes on diagonally left. Argentier is an excellent place for plenty…
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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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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…