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'Be in my Calendar Competition'...
Work on Climbing:2011, next year's climbing calendar, is reaching a zenith in time for publication in the autumn. The new triptych image above BTW is one of the shots taken doing a recent calendar shoot to the Old Man of Hoy on the Orkneys.
Although only a few bespoke photo shoots are left complete, the big news however is that YOU can still get involved and appear alongside the likes of UK rock-star and Climbing regular Steve McClure. The third 'Be in my Calendar Competition' is being run via the nation's favourite climbing website; UKClimbing, the lucky winner of which will be featured on the UKClimbing-sponsored page. For more details check-out Keith's blog post here or get along to the UKClimbing 'Be in my Calendar Competition' page.
Meanwhile, and to whet your appetite and to see a gallery of all the images from Climbing : 2010, the current calendar, including the 2010 Year Planner and Poster here A full report of the bespoke photo shoot with Ally Smith, the 2010 'Be in my Calendar Competition' winner, is posted here
KSP Work in Progress
Websites - like many things in life – are a work in progress. KSP.co.uk is currently 'under the knife' for a re-design. Your feedback as to what you like best and dislike most about the current website would be valuable incite for the re-design. Keith's blog post, KSP – a website in re-design, outlines some of the variables under the spot-light. Don't hesitate to drop Keith an email or pass a comment on the blog entry to get your views over.
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Keith never leaves town without his camera bag so to tune-in to his Blog for his latest news relating to climbing and/or his travels as well as updates on his published photographic/written works which are all posted here . As an example, Keith's blog post King Wad, broke the news of Adam Ondra's seminal visit to the UK in spring 2010 so stay tuned to the blog for the latest news hot news from the Pennines and beyond.
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Rodellar
Consciousness returned slowly. My head was rolling, my stomach churning and my eyes couldn't focus on anything. I tried to pretend that it wasn't happening but I failed. I suffered in silence for what seemed an age but it was undeniable - I felt rough. It was a bad start to the trip. Read More >>>
Offa the beaten track…
Many of us return to the same crags time and time again; I would imagine that psychologists would sign this off as normal behaviour. However, changing the norm and getting off the beaten track takes a bit of effort mentally as well as physically. That said, mixing it up every once in a while is not only a great way to rekindle waning interest but climbing on different crags works mind and body in a different way. It also spreads out the demand on crags so, all in all, it's a win win.. .Read More >>>
It ain't over till it's over…
Rachael Crewe, the spandex-loving 22 year-old graduate ex-Nottingham Uni. who won the top prize in the 'Be in my calendar competition' which ran on www.UKClimbing.com, has now been subjected to the full works – photographically speaking.
The idea of running a competition and then photographing the winner for the calendar had been on (or perhaps that should be – in?…) the slow-burner for a while but when UKClimbing became a page sponsor for climbing:09 the opportunity to run a comp became too good an opportunity to miss. Public participation seems to be where it's at these days, especially where the www comes in. The popularity of UKClimbing, with its public forums, photo galleries and competitions, must surely be proof positive that people have a burning desire to get involved? Read More >>>
Wanna go Sport Climbing?
Following its creation in Germany, sport climbing spread like a wild-fire across Europe and into the UK taking root on the limestone cliffs of the Pennines and North Wales.
The likes of Jerry Moffatt and Ben Moon were earlier adopters of the new skool climbing and as the 80's rocketed by, many other climbers joined the party, myself included.
And now, 20+ years on, I'm still battling away at my tick-list which never seems to get any shorter! Save for winter/spring bouldering forays and the odd 'away-day' on the grit or into the mountains, I've been a 'regular' sport climber throughout.
Burning considerable midnight oil in the process, I eventually managed to shoe-horn as many tips and techniques Read More >>>
