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VERDON:

For me, the first three months of May were spent in the South of France- the main aim of this trip was to check out some multi-pitches in the Gorges du Verdon. Verdon came about

Rhoslyn Frugtniet on Multi Pitching in the Verdon
Climbing / Climbing Diary

In the last week of October I went on a week-long trip to Leonidio in Greece. Having never been to the area before, I decided to focus the trip on onsighting, trying to visit as many of the crags and try as many of the 5 star classics as possible.

Leonidio Climbing – Rock Trip and Guide by Hazel Dearlove
Bouldering Diary / Climbing Diary / Athletes

One of the interesting things about being able to return to bouldering areas year on year, is the ability to see change. Change in the climbing environment. Change in the boulders. Change in the community, and of course change in yourself. For me, seeing the changes in myself, and the climbing areas often provide the most reflective moments of any trip. Ultimately this is what keeps me coming back

Changes - Asking the right questions by Eliot Stephens
Bouldering Diary / Climbing Diary

Looking back to the day of Dev Squad Selection, I felt confident that I had done well.

War and Peace - by Joe Xiberras
Climbing / Bouldering Diary / Climbing Diary

I remember when North East climber and photographer, Mark Savage, sent me a photo of the damage done to the classic Bowden problem 'Vienna'. The damage is obviously due to it's popularity and 'Vienna' is certainly not unique in this respect.

There will be classic problems all over the country which are sadly changing for the worst. One of the causes of this damage is from

On Damaging Rock - by Ben Moon
Bouldering Diary / Climbing Diary

So, is it possible to raise kids, work full time and (continue to) climb well? There are many examples that it is possible, but the real question is how?

Having children means a day-long action, regular job last for 8 hours and training also takes part of the day. Except mentioned you have to eat, sleep and do a pile of other small things that also require

The Real Thing By Ivan Lisica
Do You Want to see a Sneak Peek into My Head?
Back in the Harness
From Kalymnos to Chironico...