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Level 2 Cave/Mine Leader Training Course, Oct 2014

Here’s a few photos from the 2 day course, including a few of the evenings[…]

Neat (little geeky!) video on forces in anchors

Here’s a neat little video looking at the forces on anchors at different angles, as[…]

Rigging Illustrations Updated (for Level 2 candidates)

I’ve updated the rigging illustrations for Level 2 candidates including a annotated illustration of a[…]

Video on a method for a non-SRT leader to ascend a rope

In my Level 2 notes there’s a page on an improvised technique that non-SRT leaders[…]

Aberllyn Bad Bolts (Big Pitch)

There’s been a history of bolt failure in Aberllyn over the years. In 2010 Miles[…]

Module 3 Assessment, well done fellas

Well done for today fellas. Here’s a few photos from the day [Show slideshow] 1[…]

BBC News: Slate quarry jobs at Blaenau Ffestiniog in the balance

Workers at a Gwynedd slate quarry closed amid safety fears are waiting to see if[…]

Level 2 Revalidation Workshop, April 2014

Here’s a few photos from the revalidation workshop, you should find resources scattered through the[…]

BMC: Warning issued over slate bolts

Full article: Warning issued over slate bolts. Climbers are warned about potential bolt failures in the[…]