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Bouldering in Elbsandstein |
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Tuesday, 08 July 2008 11:53 |
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I spent a couple of days in the Elbsandstone mountains checking out some of the bouldering venues. Mostly I was in the Bahratal which is located just South of Pirna, near the town of Berggießhübel. The area contains around 10 bouldering sectors, each with upwards of 30+ problems. All climbing here is on Sandstone boulders and walls. The forest is littered with a bizzare range of blocks in all shapes and sizes, and you'll have to apply a good variety of climbing styles.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 08 July 2008 12:30 )
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Basler Jura and the Vosges Mountains |
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Monday, 23 June 2008 10:33 |
Enjoying the European Football Championships and getting some good climing done: the best of both worlds  . Basler Jura was wet, wet, wet! I tried some boulder problems, but just ended up trashing myself on slippery holds. I'm sure the bouldering is great when the conditions are right. I'd never been to the Vosges area in the North-East of France before, but now I can highly recommend it. It has some great red sandstone quarries with beautiful routes. Click on read more to see some of the pictures I took.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 July 2008 16:17 )
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Bouldering in Albarracin, Spain |
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Friday, 06 June 2008 14:08 |
 A climbing partner of mine made a trip to Albarracin in October 2007 and was all praise for this fairly new bouldering area. His description was of a magical forest with huge, red boulder stones and giant roofs, which offered a wide variety of problems and still had near endless potential. So instead of visiting one of the usual bouldering haunts this Spring, I decided to give this area a try.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 June 2008 21:12 )
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Bouldering in the Okertal |
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Tuesday, 20 May 2008 12:22 |
Having just returned from the Harz, I wanted to post some of the pictures that I took. The Okertal area has really changed since I was there in 2004. The original sectors have been developed to include a range of new problems, and parcours with different difficulties have been added. These make for a nice change of pace and are a good way to get to know the different sectors.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 July 2008 16:16 )
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Climbing in Gorges du Tarn, France |
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Written by Dru
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Friday, 25 April 2008 11:32 |
 France - For its sheer beauty alone, the Tarn is worthy of a climbing visit. The canyon is covered with lush vegetation and is a sight to behold during spring and autumn, when nature paints the forest in a mix of bright colours, reflected in the swirling currents of the river which cuts its way through the winding valley. I’ve been to the Tarn on three occasions and each time I have noticed an increasing amount of climbers. With over 500 sport routes on top quality limestone, the gorge is fast becoming one of France’s premier climbing locations.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 25 April 2008 15:24 )
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Climbing in Rodellar-Mascún, Spain |
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Written by Dru
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Friday, 25 April 2008 11:31 |
 Spain - Rodellar is probably one of the most impressive climbing sites that I’ve been to in Europe. With over 300 sport routes featuring a variety of breathtaking limestone walls, the canyon is a unique peaceful get-a-way nestled in the Sierra de Guarra, far from the bustle of everyday Spanish life. The climbing here is long and powerful combing a mixture of overhanging crags and deep caves. While at first glimpse daunting, you’ll find yourself in climbing heaven when you experience the quality of the lines that have been put up.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 25 April 2008 15:09 )
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Climbing in Siurana, Spain |
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Written by Dru
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Friday, 25 April 2008 11:30 |
 Spain - Siurana has been much talked about in the climbing news lately, due to the activity seen on La Rambla Extension (9a+) by such climbers as perennial strong man Chris Sharma and Czech Wunderkind Adam Ondra. But even for those mortals among us, Siurana offers a perfect destination for a climbing vacation. With over 600 sport routes, there is plenty to do and much to see. And when you experience the breathtaking Siurana sunset after a hard days climbing, you may just find yourself extending your holiday for a couple more weeks.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 25 April 2008 15:11 )
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