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2012 starts with a Flash and a Bang!

Climb Malta — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:16:00 +0000

Sunday saw the MRCC’s 2012 program of activities begin with a Flash and a Bang, resulting in two new sports lines being led in the Thaiwand Walls area. Roland Sultana led his new line and called it Flash Matt in honour of his son Matthias, and the fact that he flashed the 6b route. Andrew […]

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Yet another successful beginners’ event!

Climb Malta — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:31:00 +0000

The last beginner taster session organized by the MRCC this year proved to be yet another success, as a group of around 20 people gathered in the West side of Wied Babu with its slabs of varying difficulty. James, Duncan, Marina and Miriam set up about 7 sport routes ranging from VS 4c to 6a […]

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Sister island always has a lot to offer!

Climb Malta — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:35:00 +0000

The MRCC planned another trip to Gozo last Thursday, and headed to Mġarr ix-Xini to tackle the tougher Champage Wall section. A lot of the routes in this area are fully bolted, and range from 5 c to 7a+. Duncan, Marina and Miriam started out on one of the ‘easier’ routes in the area, Rubber […]

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More bolting work in Mġarr ix-Xini

Climb Malta — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:33:00 +0000

During last Thursday’s climbing event in Mġarr ix-Xini in Gozo, the MRCC also had work to do on improving the bolting in the Champagne Walls area. After having enjoyed the excellent climbing in this stunning location, Andrew, Roland, Kurt and Duncan put some extra effort into making this area safer. Three first bolts, one resin, […]

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Of Overhangs and Tufas – back to Thaiwand Walls

Climb Malta — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:38:00 +0000

On a sheltered ledge half way down the cliffs that run east of Zurrieq, are some of the tallest and most challenging single pitch routes on the islands, known among climbers as Thaiwand Walls. This was our destination for last Sunday’s climbing, as a small party of us abseiled down to tackle its excellent overhanging […]

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The MRCC’s Access Initiative at Wied il-Għasel

Climb Malta — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:41:00 +0000

The MRCC has just completed an important access initiative in Wied il-Għasel. A staircase which forms part of the Victoria Lines defensive wall where it used to cross this beautiful valley (it has mostly been washed away in the valley floor or blasted away by illegal activity in the quarry above), was exposed and cleared […]

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A Shift to Twin Caves at Għar Lapsi

Climb Malta — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:57:00 +0000

For the third time in several weeks the MRCC returned to Għar Lapsi, this time to the Twin Caves area. After the steep uphill walk into the cave, Andrew lost no time, racked up and led Chicanery HVS 5a, A Scoopy-Do HVS 5a, Rat Race E1 5a and Snowman VS 4c in quick succession. Whilst […]

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Celluloid and Rock mix at Terry’s Cave in Għar Lapsi

Climb Malta — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:18:00 +0000

The MRCC headed to Terry’s Cave at Għar Lapsi and presented videographer Bryan Azzopardy with excellent models and material for the MTA video he is making with the MRCC and the best of Malta’s climbers. For the second time the MRCC headed out to the cliffs to help Bryan Azzopardy with the project of compiling […]

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MRCC returns to Lapsi caves as weather gets cooler

Climb Malta — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:28:00 +0000

The caves on the cliffs of Lapsi constitute one of the best locations for cold wintry days, offering shelter from the rain and plenty of sunshine all day long on clear days. On Sunday, the club opted for the Learning to Fly Cave, with its spectacular (and undeniably intimidating) view of the sea and island […]

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Trad climbing… and a few essential lessons learnt!

Climb Malta — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:55:00 +0000

After October’s unstable weather, MRCC members were able to enjoy the great outdoors again last Sunday, and headed to the Honey Buttress section of Wied il-Għasel with its routes of varying difficulty. This week, experienced MRCC member Alexia Chapman, now residing in the UK, joined the group during her short visit to Malta, to re-discover […]

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An Afternoon of Strenuous Effort in Marfa Ridge Cave

Climb Malta — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

The stormy weather which hit the islands on Sunday prompted the MRCC to head back to Marfa Ridge cave where climbers gathered to test their mettle on the mega overhangs all round. After a warm-up on the only 6a route, to the far right of the cave, everyone attempted the attractive yet energy-draining route Crazy […]

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Over 30 people attend Saturday’s event for beginners!

Climb Malta — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:15:00 +0000

As the days are getting shorter, the summer evening sessions for beginners which had been gaining popularity have come to an end, and the MRCC had to find an alternative time for people who are new to the sport to test their rock climbing skills… Last Saturday’s session proved to be a well-organized event during […]

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