The low sun reminding me how Summer was fading – how did Life get in the way of Climbing ? Ancient bones and lack of […]
Wales weaves its old magic on this quick Autumn visit
Author: John Duignan
Luggala Diary: Autumn Paradise is Here
(by John Duignan, September 2012)
"Two years ago, halfway up Royal Arches, a climb in Yosemite that I wanted for years, I found myself daydreaming of Luggala! This beautiful crag is at its best now and in Spring. It dries quickly after a few good days and gives ample reward for the effort of visiting it. Just do it!"
Dance of the Tumblers, Luggala North Buttress
(by John Duignan, August 2012)
Autumn is here – a great time to visit this majestic crag on days there is a breeze to help with the midgies.
Taking the Long Road out west
(by John Duignan, May 2012)
An Bóthar Fada in rare dry conditions.
Yosemite: Sunshine Winter Climbing Trip Report
(by John Duignan, December 2011)
Climbing at Yosemite … “there is enough to keep you coming back year after year. A great antidote to the Wintertime Blues!”
Lough Barra … too briefly
(by John Duignan, August 2011)
A weekend climbing trip to Donegal.
First Ascent of Spearhead, Luggala, August 1959
(by John Duignan, from IMC Newsletter Summer 2011)
Reflections on the classic climb and recollections by the first-ascensionists.
Belshade, Land of Heart's Desire
(by John Duignan, May 2011)
An atmospheric weekend climbing at Lough Belshade, Co. Donegal.
Belshade, Land of Heart’s Desire
(by John Duignan, May 2011)
An atmospheric weekend climbing at Lough Belshade, Co. Donegal.
Wicklow Ways
(by John Duignan, May 2011)
A Wicklow climbing diary.