"It's not advisable to drink too much strong liquors while climbing in the Alps. If, however, you are going to fall over a cliff, it's advisable to be thoroughly intoxicated when you do so. - Anonymous English alpinist"
Sport Climbing
Tue, 28/10/2008 - 23:18 — barry
Imagine climbing outdoors except having the safety of pre-drilled "bolts" all the way along the route, all you need to do is reach a bolt and attach the rope to the bolt via an extender all the way to the top.
Sport climbing is great fun! It's like indoor leading but outside in great weather. There's no worries about gear popping or unzipping, just clip and go!
Sport is a great way to push your grade to its limit and beyond (just remember to bring a mallion!). A mallion is a disposable metal link that you can use to bail out if you're shitting it. Then that's it, no stress, bring your suncream for the top!
Club members travel to sport venues abroad on a regular basis. Keep an eye on the forum to see what's happening.