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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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…
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A great day out at Terry’s Cave – Ghar Lapsi
Yesterday 23rd January saw a great deal of activity at Terry’s Cave in Ghar Lapsi. The first route of the day to be led and followed by many was ”Terry’s Cave Direct” VS 4c by Andy Hooper. While up top, Andy set up a top-rope on the column to the left, recently led trad by…
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Everest Summiteers’ Presentation
Malta demonstrated its pride in the first three Maltese nationals to climb Mount Everest in a touching ceremony on Monday 17th January 2011, during which they were presented with the Frank Salt Investment Award for National Pride. During the ceremony, Marco Cremona, Greg Attard and Robert Gatt – the Challenge 8000 Everest summiteers – were…
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Inspiring rookies red-point Gory Nora at Ghar Lapsi
Yesterday, 16th January at Terry’s Cave in Ghar Lapsi, Miriam Gauci, siblings Marina and Edward Sciberras and Terezia Uherekova surpassed themselves yet again by tackling the first lead of their climbing career: they red-pointed Gory Nora VS 4c, a trad route with sharp rock and awkward moves. And they did not stop there! Forever pushing…