Category: New Climbs

  • Another change of scene in Mosta valley

    Another change of scene in Mosta valley

    Easily accessible from the main road leading to Naxxar on the outskirts of Mosta, Wied il-Għasel offers diverse climbing in a tranquil and sheltered setting. The MRCC chose the White Walls area for their morning practice on Sunday, and led most of the climbs on this crag, from Toledo’s Triumph E1 5b to Anuder Android…

  • The sun shines again on Babu West

    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.…

  • New sport route “Bonny Prince Albert” at Għar Lapsi

    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…

  • New trad route “Lupin” HVS 5a at Wied il-Bassasa

    New trad route “Lupin” HVS 5a at Wied il-Bassasa

    Start as for “Unnamed” but follow the ramp and weakness R up to half height. From here step L and up the widening crack leading to the top. Micros mandatory! 22m, 1-star. Led by Kurt Caligari on 9th January 2011.

  • New trad route Giswalda E1 5b at Wied il-Bassasa

    New trad route Giswalda E1 5b at Wied il-Bassasa

    Start 3m L of “Goliath” on the steep, crinkly, rust coloured wall. Climb directly up, then R onto the wide, sloping ledge and up the impending wall to the recess. From here climb the arête on the L, slightly R up the wall to the final ledge and scoop. Move L to take the overhang…

  • Blue Grotto Promontory has two new sport routes

    Blue Grotto Promontory has two new sport routes

    Two new fully bolted sport routes have been established at Red Wall, adding to the already outstanding selection of climbs on this magnificent wall. Rum Line 5c 35m is a new bolt route established by Andrew Warrington and Andy Hooper over the Christmas holidays 2010. It was marked, drilled and bolted on the 29th December,…