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For the sake of keeping my blog going (which proves difficult sometimes) I wanted to write a little about our recent trip to Spain… then relised I didn’t have much to write, so I’ve put together a short photo collection instead. They say photo’s speak a thousand words, which is ideal for me and more interesting for you!

It wasn’t the smashing hard routes trip I was hoping for.  Due to a set back with my back at the end of August, I never got back up to fitness.

That said it was real nice to get away, soak up some rays and climb on pockets for the first time!

Steve on a F6a+, Siurana. Photo: Matt Cox

Steve and I started at Siurana, with no car, we got a lot of walking under our belts.  It was way to hot to climb in the sun, so mainly morning and evening sessions were the order of the trip.  Jason joined us 4 days later and we continued to do battle with the sun and walk ins.

Jason climbing into the sun at Siurana. Photo: Matt Cox

Steve concentrating on ‘Crosta Panic’ F7a+, El Pati, Siurana. Photo: Matt Cox

Jason on ‘Ardi Belltza’ F6b+, Siuranella Est, Siurana. Photo: Matt Cox

Myself looking very confused by being unable to do at least 5 moves on ‘Terrones de Azucar’ F8a+, even in isolation! Photo: Steve Winslow

Ben pulling through the crux on an amazingly steep F8a, Margalef. Photo: Matt Cox

After a very sweaty week Ben, Heather and Al joined us.  With new team members, knowledge and it being too hot in Siurana, we moved onto Margalef which offers a larger choice of shaded crags.  I’ve never climbed at a pocket filled destination before, so this was a great change of scene.

This was the same route, higher up as the angle started to ease. Photo: Matt Cox

Steve displaying a classic Margalef belay stance. Photo: Matt Cox

Ben on-sighting ‘Voladurum’ F7c, Margalef. Photo: Matt Cox

Wide angle view of ‘Voladurum’. Photo: Matt Cox

‘Gravity Glove’ F8a, Margalef. Photo: Steve Winslow

The grey pocketed head wall of ‘Gravity Glove’ F8a. Photo: Steve Winslow

So back from Spain and straight into the winter comp season! Time to get strong.

Setting for UnderCover-Rock’s first round boulder comp Oct 2012

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