SPA Training

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I've been running a Single Pitch Award training course over the last couple of days in and around the Llanberis area. Day one was based in the Llanberis Pass on Pont Cromlech Crag. We were a bit worried about the heavy rain and low mist when we arrived at the lay-by but it soon cleared to give a dry crisp day. The evening was spent at the Beacon Climbing Centre based in Caernarfon.

 Day two was based around Creigiau Fachwen with most of the time spent at Spotty Crag. The weather was fantastic but we did have a bit of drizzle mid morning but it soon passed. We were joined by Bryn Williams (Executive Officer MTC and MTUK) who was moderating the course.


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