Hands of a Boulderer

I've been bouldering once to twice a week for about 6 months now and am still enjoying it. My friends and I have even found a couple of bouldering games we play sometimes when we go which can make those days when you're craving some different climbs a bit more fun! Having bouldered for this … Continue reading Hands of a Boulderer

A Month Till D-Day

That's right guys! There is only one month left until I meet my pen pal!! The flights have been booked, the accommodation had been arranged and we have a pretty good idea of what we're going to get up to while we are there. My Pen pal and I have been chatting on and off. … Continue reading A Month Till D-Day

I was Robbed

I live in a safe enough neighbourhood. My neighbours are friendly, there are a number of parks in walking distance, schools, and lots of dogs around. It's not really the kind of place where you close all the blinds and cower in the corner out of fear of being the next victim. Nonetheless, I was … Continue reading I was Robbed

The Week That Was

What a week! I have had the joy of starting at a new company last week. My new job is in a different industry and as such the role has absolutely no relation to what I did previously. I have an incredible amount of things to learn and, although I have gone home every day … Continue reading The Week That Was

We all Climb Differently

In my climbing journey, I have being going to my local gym with two other people. We all started climbing together and have continued to do so (though at slightly different rates due to life circumstances). I've gotta say, it really makes a difference to have someone to join you on your journey. Unfortunately I … Continue reading We all Climb Differently

He Liked My Comment!

Tom Boyden is a really fun guy on Youtube working with Juji. He's done a lot of collaborative work with Magnus as well. I'm a really big fan of their bromance. They comment all over each other's video's and Instagram posts. So cute!! Seriously guys, if you want to see some really fun video's around … Continue reading He Liked My Comment!

What to do when bored on a train

I recently spent a VERY long time on a train. Across the whole day my total time spent on the train tallied about 8 hours. EIGHT H. O. U. R. S. In one day. Note: This image was taken from a google search I gotta say, by the end of it I was running out … Continue reading What to do when bored on a train

Alex Honnold Continues to Inspire

If you're a climbing fanatic then you would have heard of Alex Honnold but have you heard of the Honnold Foundation? Alex Honnold is a professional climber like Magnus but, from what I can tell, doesn't like to spend too much time in the spot light. I honestly don't know that much about the guy. … Continue reading Alex Honnold Continues to Inspire

Let’s meet?

So a month or so ago Mark told me he got a job overseas. He was looking for work where I live as well (which is what I was really hoping for) but he wasn't successful here. The job he ended up getting was somewhere else in an English speaking Asian country. The day after … Continue reading Let’s meet?

Reconnecting with Nature

Sometimes we get so caught up in our busy lives that we forget to step back and breath. Life has been feeling a bit like I'm being rocked about in rough waters with no control over my ship recently. I've been trying to keep a good healthy routine and maintain a positive mindset. I've been … Continue reading Reconnecting with Nature

My Bouldering Crush!

Magnus Midtbo. What a legend. If you haven't heard of this guy you should jump on YouTube right now and look him up: Magnus Midtbo. I discovered him a couple of months ago and I have been steadily working my way through all of his YouTube video's (young and old) ever since. Let me give … Continue reading My Bouldering Crush!

Deciphering the Grading System

So I've been desperately trying to get my head around all the different grading systems in place for bouldering and rock climbing. I've been watching a lot of YouTube video's (Magnus Midtbo, Bouldering Bobats, IFSC Climbing world Championships, etc.) and watched the documentary "Free Solo", which is about Alex Honnold being the first to free … Continue reading Deciphering the Grading System