Last week I met Elved and his partner Claire. Elved lost his lower leg a couple of years ago, as a result of being caught in a rock fall whilst climbing. Claire has a fear of heights, and understandable apprehension of climbing again after Elved’s accident.

Two great days with Julian Earle this weekend. The first day we went to Black Crag on Pike O'Blisco, and on Sunday we went to Wallowbarrow Crag in the Duddon Valley, with Sam as Julian's second (photos taken at Wallowbarrow). Lots of routes done in great conditions - well done Julian!

Richard Bryant is our "oldest" client - he first came on a course as a present for his 40th birthday, and he is now in his late 50s. For several years now he has brought a group from his archery club for a couple of days rock climbing in September. At first it was a couple of days of single pitch climbing, then it became one day single pitch and one day multi-pitch, and for the last two years two days of multi-pitch climbing. This year we visited Stickle Ghyll, Tarn Crag and Jack's Rake in the Langdale valley on the first day, and Brown Slabs and Little Chamonix in the second day. The pictures say it all - blue skies, good friends, and warm rock.