Category: Social

  • Unexpected surprise !

    Unexpected surprise !

    Yesterday a group of MRCC stalwarts went to Gozo for some rock-hitting and were delighted to meet with a living legend of this sport: Stefan Glowacz! Stefan made a quick dash to the islands to do a photo-filming reportage for his clothing company, Red Chili. Those photos will appear in the new Red Chili catalogue…

  • A Private Tour of HMS Illustrious

    A Private Tour of HMS Illustrious

    A few members of the MRCC Committee and friends were invited on board HMS Illustrious by Lt Col Jon Coomber RM, the senior Royal Marines officer on board. This happened after we had taken Jon and his friends from the ship for a half day’s climbing to Għar Lapsi. Jon first got in touch some…

  • Argentier BBQ brings a temporary pause to climbing

    Argentier BBQ brings a temporary pause to climbing

    Last Sunday’s activities involved more than just the usual climbing endeavours. The secluded and peaceful area of Argentier provided the ideal backdrop for an afternoon barbeque for over 30 people, where climbers brought along their family and friends to share in the fun. The food and drink provided a welcome respite for many a battered…

  • Everest Summiteers’ Presentation

    Everest Summiteers’ Presentation

    Malta demonstrated its pride in the first three Maltese nationals to climb Mount Everest in a touching ceremony on Monday 17th January 2011, during which they were presented with the Frank Salt Investment Award for National Pride. During the ceremony, Marco Cremona, Greg Attard and Robert Gatt – the Challenge 8000 Everest summiteers – were…

  • The MRCC welcomes the MCC

    Recent years have seen a steep increase in interest in the sport of rock climbing in its various forms and the addition of another club to join the MRCC and the GCA (Gozo Climbing Association) in promoting the sport and providing activities and facilities to nurture this interest is very welcome. We are sure that…

  • Launch of the Malta Rock Climbing Guidebook

    Launch of the Malta Rock Climbing Guidebook

    On the 27th September 2007 the official launch of Malta Rock Climbing – the comprehensive guide got underway at Nove wine bar in St. Julian’s with guests that included the Maltese climbing fraternity, the authors’ friends and family, the local press and a special appearance by John Codling, co-author, who was flown down from England…