Category Archives: Rock-Climbing

Here’ you can find a map with Sydneys prime climbing and bouldering. Sun, Surf and Sandstone – A Rockclimber’s Guide to Sydney – Crag Map

We got out rock climbing to Markfield Quarry again last week. It was a bit cooler this time and therefore a much quieter so we got plenty done. This time we ventured over to the Grey Slab area (below). Climbed: … Continue reading →

At last we managed to get out climbing for the night. The weather has been nice and dry all day and the sun was just right for some climbing at Markfield Quarry. It’s a litte known spot in Leicestershire that … Continue reading →

B: Belaying Generally (when using a rope for protection) rock climbers will climb in pairs: the lead and the belayer. They are linked by a rope tied onto the lead climbers harness and passed through a special deviceon the belayers … Continue reading →

N: Nuts Yes nuts indeed! Not the sort you eat, although the energy would be great on a long route. Nuts (picture opposite) are one type of protection for rock climbers, they are used to limit the consequences of a … Continue reading →

Welcome to a new feature of the site: The Rock Climbing A to Z. Every now and then I’ll publish a new letter, and accompanying word, along with a description or explanation of that word or subject. View the list … Continue reading →