Welcome to the official site of the
Malta Rock Climbing Club (MRCC)
The MRCC is Malta’s longest established climbing club, its members being some of the islands’ most passionate and committed hard-core climbers. The club regularly organises events and initiatives, and is responsible for some of the islands’ major climbing projects.
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Abseiling and rock climbing event – Tuesday 6th September!
The MRCC is holding an abseil and rock climbing event on Tuesday 6th August at 5pm. The event is open to anyone, from beginners to die hard rock climbers. Beginners will be introduced to abseiling techniques, and will also be able to do some rock climbing later in the afternoon. Xaqqa valley offers routes of…
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A week packed full of adventure in the French Alps
Videos The MRCC opted for a radical change of scene this summer and headed to the European climbing capital of Chamonix for an active week of adventure amid stunning surroundings. With its snowy peaks and mountains on all sides, this small town provided plenty of opportunities not only for multi-pitch climbs at a high altitude,…
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No respite for climbers at Red Wall!
The hard to access yet stunning location of Red Wall has once again attracted MRCC climbers in search of an adventure, with its various routes for sport and trad climbing, as well as a sea traverse which is ideal for hot summer days like last Sunday. The group headed for the abseil point early in…
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Heatwave attracts climbers to the sea once again
The Xaqqa Seacliffs and the rock feature known as Xaqqa Island offer another great opportunity for DWSing in a tranquil and stunning setting. The spot is reached by scrambling down to the very bottom of Xaqqa valley, and climbing down the recently installed ladder to the shore. Sunday’s party divided itself into two, with Andrew…
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DWSing at Ghar Hasan – troglodyte climbing rocks!
Għar Ħasan was a great place to be for last Sunday’s climbing event, as the MRCC made the best of both the rocks and the calm deep blue sea, combining sea level traversing with a refreshing swim. This event was a new experience for most of the climbers who attended, as they had to get…
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A morning of mileage at Crazy Horse Cave
The MRCC opted for an early start last Sunday, to make the most of the morning before the sun arrived. There is a great selection of routes of varying difficulty at Crazy Horse Area on the Victoria lines. Because the routes in this area are only 10 – 15m high, a lot can be achieved…