Category: Wied Babu

  • Warning of Danger – first case of SCC in Malta!

    Warning of Danger – first case of SCC in Malta!

    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 […]

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

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

    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 […]

  • Yet another successful beginners’ event!

    Yet another successful beginners’ event!

    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 […]

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

    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 […]

  • Another beginners’ taster session for young scouts

    Another beginners’ taster session for young scouts

    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 […]

  • Wied Babu is an even safer place to climb

    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 […]