Blog Entries from Guy Steven
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Last Update: Saturday, February 29, 2020 - 08:04
The crag!After a good study of the forecast it looked like we were going to have to climb high. As two became three, then three became four, we had a very sociable team with plenty of...
The early starts are worth itFor me, the Scottish winter season will come to an end very quickly. I am due to be in the Alps from mid December until April. So my intention is to cram a...
The Grey CorriesBefore I could go climbing for myself, I was out working with Grahame who has some gift vouchers to redeem. Great present idea from his brother! We had planned for 3 days...
A crag with a view to TelendosOver the last 11 seasons of winter climbing I realise that it is far more enjoyable after a good trip sport climbing or even rock climbing to round off the summer season...
Alan preparing for the unexpectedAfter a short stop off in the Lake District to see the family, I was itching to get back onto the hill. I had secretly missed Ben Nevis and the great climbs...
After wrapping up in the Alps for the summer I decided to head straight to North Wales for an annual 'working holiday' there. I had a few reasons to go. See important people, do some work...
The summer has flown by and as a result I have hardly had a moment to sit down to write about what I have been upto. I can't decide if I have just been too busy or I have just avoided spending...
With a week off between Part 1 and 2 of our Alpine Training, I teamed up with fellow trainee guide Jack Geldard for some rock climbing and acclimatization. Our first day we decided on a sport climb...
Tamsin on or warm up routeArriving in Switzerland I was greeted by a substantial thunderstorm. Great! Our training course was established in Evolene, a stunning alpine village high up in...
Photo from a previous trip to St KildaWe had her on the slip for a paintjobUnderneath is the Black PearlIt has been a busy couple of weeks working in preparation for heading out the the Alps. I...
