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Nuntio vobis, magnum gaudium, new routes!

Climb Malta — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 07:06:00 +0000

From left to right, there is “Cat Thief” (6c+?), “Rock Salt” (6a+?), “Cat Burglar” (6c? Was given nearer 7a when trad) and finally “L-Aqwa Klajm” (6b?). The question marks in the grades are normal, until they receive more ascents. “Rock Salt” converges in the last moves and anchor into an existing bolted route, “Call Out […]

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More New Routing Activity by the MRCC

Climb Malta — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:14:00 +0000

The MRCC has been active in installing more new routes for everyone to enjoy, the latest additions being one new route at Rdum Rxawn in Mistra and two and a half new lines at Babu West. The first route is a parting gift from The Three Wise Men. Before leaving the island they wanted very […]

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New route in Crucifix Cave!

Climb Malta — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 08:19:00 +0000

It’s a new line, quite long and very overhanging, smack in the middle of Crucifix Cave. We tried to weave the line through the best portions of rock, but the route is new and the rock fractured in spots, so please wear helmets if you try it and also if you belay someone on it! […]

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Learning to Fly Cave Bolting

Climb Malta — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 08:26:00 +0000

Peter, Marek and I headed out to Learning to Fly Cave with drills and grinder. In a 3 hour session we managed to bolt one new line and rebolt an old (but gorgeous) one! The new line is a short, sharp route left of the trad route Flypie E3 5c which is on the outside […]

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We Don’t Stop Bolting and Rebolting (when necessary)!

Climb Malta — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 07:30:00 +0000

The MRCC, together with the MCC, is working hard on the rebolting of Maltese and Gozitan sport routes with titanium bolts. These bolts are provided by a grant from the MTA, but the hard work (and I can tell you it IS hard work!!) is provided voluntarily by the members of the two clubs 🙂Check […]

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New Bolting Stuff

Climb Malta — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 08:09:00 +0000

A batch of new Raumer 316 marine steel bolts and lower-offs for installation by the MRCC Bolting Team and enjoyment by everyone! Thanks to all those who came to our Club Climbing Sessions – your contributions helped make this possible, and to www.mcadventure.com.mt that funded the difference between donations and invoice 🙂 thanks also to […]

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Improving the infrastructure!

Climb Malta — Wed, 20 May 2015 08:16:00 +0000

Aylwyn and Andrew spent the afternoon improving existing and installing new top anchors on some of the routes on the tower. New anchors on routes 7, 8 and on Predator, abseil ring installed on route 10 to make for a safer descent from all these lines. Such a great place to climb with all those […]

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New Bolting Activity

Climb Malta — Sun, 10 May 2015 08:25:00 +0000

For the fun of anyone who likes mid-grades (around 6a) 🙂Climb carefully, as this crag has a pattern of falling things (last thing that fell today was a pliers!), so wear a helmet at the base and also while climbing. Also some rocks may fall while the crag gets more traffic… a big one is at […]

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More Defective Nutters!

Climb Malta — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 09:33:00 +0000

Taking advantage of some free time over the Christmas holidays, the MRCC Bolting Team has done some more replacement of defective nuts, this time at Għar Lapsi. Over the last few days we have replaced defective nuts in a couple of sectors at Lapsi’s crags. These include the Commando Ratlines Butress and Learning to Fly […]

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Defective Nuts Replaced

Climb Malta — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:34:00 +0000

About two weeks ago we realised that the nuts which were supplied with our most recent shipment of bolts from Fixe were defective – they were not made of 316 marine steel as indicated by the manufacturer’s markings on the nuts, but of some inferior metal. The defect was noticed by three different sources from […]

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New 7b Sport Route at Honey Buttress – Virgin Bolter!

Climb Malta — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 10:45:00 +0000

What a fantastic day for climbing yesterday, after the dreary weather we’ve had. The MRCC gang made the most of it with a great crowd of people turning up to enjoy the sunshine. The beauty of Honey Buttress is that it has trad and sport climbs, both easy and difficult. While I warmed up on […]

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Permanent Ban on Climbing in Chapel Cave

Climb Malta — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 11:11:00 +0000

It is now definite that no climbing is permitted in Chapel Cave at Wied il-Għasel. After discussions with the caretakers of the Chapel, the Mosta Local Council and the Curia, it is confirmed that all climbing within the area delineated by the metal fence around the cave is banned. Most of the bolts which were […]

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