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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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Wied Babu MRCC club meet.

Climb Malta — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 08:42:00 +0000

MRCC is meeting at Wied Babu 19 June at 17:30 for beginners and club members. Hope to see you there…

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Beginners session and bbq at Wied Babu…

Climb Malta — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 09:58:00 +0000

A great turnout of beginners, lots of new faces and everyone tried their best to get up some quite tricky routes and pushed to their limits! Accompanied by music and a bbq to round off a sunny and wonderful day out.

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Another day of work & play at Red Wall

Climb Malta — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 11:42:00 +0000

The traverse pitch of Freebird 6b was today rebolted with seawater series bolts to hopefully make it safe for a long time to come. As had been agreed during the meeting we held at my office about the safety of bolts close to the sea after the stress corrosion cracking incident, today Antoine, Roland and […]

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Freebird is back in business!

Climb Malta — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:51:00 +0000

After two visits to Wall of Wonders in full bolting kit, with one visit ending in a jumar ascent out of the wall in pitch darkness, I am happy to say that Freebird 6b is back in business. Most of the bolts between the first stance and the end of pitch two have been backed […]

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Warning of Danger – first case of SCC in Malta!

Climb Malta — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:02:00 +0000

On Tuesday 14th August, while leading two friends on Freebird 6b, the three pitch route on Wall of Wonders at the Blue Grotto Promontory, a bolt at the first stance failed suddenly and without warning. The second bolt of the stance held our weight and prevented what could have been a very serious situation had […]

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Rock Climbing Event at Wied Babu, Zurrieq on Saturday 21st January at 10am

Climb Malta — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:53:00 +0000

The Malta Rock Climbing Club will be organising a Rock Climbing Event at Wied Babu, Zurrieq on Saturday 21st January at 10am. The Event is open to anyone, from beginners to die hard rock climbers as the location offers routes of various grades suiting everyone’s climbing abilities. If you own a copy of the Malta […]

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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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Rock Climbing Event at Wied Babu, Zurrieq. Thu 15th Sep at 5pm

Climb Malta — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:44:00 +0000

The Malta Rock Climbing Club will be organising a Rock Climbing Event at Wied Babu, Zurrieq on Thursday 15th September at 5pm. The Event is open to anyone, from beginners to die hard rock climbers as the location offers routes of various grades suiting everyone’s climbing abilities. If you own a copy of the Malta […]

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Another beginners’ taster session for young scouts

Climb Malta — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 08:57:00 +0000

After the usual morning practice, the MRCC organized a beginners’ climbing session for a large group of about 30 scouts, in order to introduce these young adventurers to the sport. The event was held in the shade of Wied Babu West, where the routes are rather challenging for beginners. However, with a helping hand from […]

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Wied Babu is an even safer place to climb

Climb Malta — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:59:00 +0000

It is quite an eye-opener to be faced with the reality of our sport. We always assume that when leading, a fall will stop a little below our nearest piece of protection. Occasionally something brings reality down hard on us and we must take the opportunity to learn from the experience. A video recently appeared […]

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