We have a busy couple of months coming up for route setting with lots getting set around the centre. Our team of route setters will be creating the usual array of routes for you to battle your way up and hopefully succeed. So to help you plan your climbing visits here is the route setting schedule for Guildford over the next couple of months:

March

 Thursday 24^th

Traverse Wall

 April

 Monday 4^th

Boulder Wall – Both Sides

 Tuesday 5^th – Wednesday 6^th

Ice Box (Routes 29 – 37)

 Thursday 7^th

Routes 21 – 25

 Friday 8^th

Routes 61 – 63

 Thursday 14^th

Auto Belays

 Thursday 28^th

Traverse Wall

We are still mapping out May at the moment, but as soon as we have this all scheduled in we shall let you know. Enjoy!

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Craggy Island is looking forward to welcoming all competitors and their supporters to the BMC’s Youth climbing series being held at our Guildford centre this Saturday. We have been working hard all week to create some challenging and interesting routes to test these young climbers, set by our very own Mark Croxall. As our members will be aware, Mark is a former world bouldering champion and puts up the majority of routes and boulder problems at both Craggy’s. He has carefully set each route to be both challenging and fun at each grade level. So be prepared for some adventure!

It’s not all serious competition climbing though and there is a strong emphasis on fun through out the day, which all adds to a great atmosphere.

For those not competing, the competition will be starting from 10am and will be running throughout the day, which will mean there is restricted climbing in some areas of the centre. The areas not in use for the competition (Learning zone, Ice Box, Slabs, Profile Tower, etc.) will still be available for use during the day and taking into consideration the closures we would like to offer a reduced entry price of £4 for members still wishing to come in and climb.

We expect the centre to be open as normal from 6pm and normal entry prices will apply from that time.

I and the “Craggy Crew” would like to wish all the competitors the best of luck and most importantly hope they have a great day here at Craggy Island.

Ben Read  (centre manager)

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Ok, so who’s ready for some new routes in the Rock Room? Well you’ll not be waiting long! We’ve a whole load of new holds to set with (the funky red and white ones, brand spanking new from Osmose), and Mark Croxall will be back at the end of this month to set in his own unique style, accompanied by his protégé, Mike Hadcocks. Route setting will commence on Monday 21st February, and be finished by Friday 25th February.  As ever, we aim to have the room open by 18.00 every evening of that week.

On Thursday 24th February we will be having our infamous Boulder League, consisting of 15 brand new routes to clamber on (and on behalf of us over-worked staff, fall off!) starting at 18.30 (18.00 for the wee ones), with results at 21.30. There are 4 categories; Kids, Easy, Medium and Hard, and entry only costs a mere 1.50 on top of your normal entry – cheaper than chips!

So we look forward to seeing all your bright and happy selves brutalising all the new routes very soon!

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The Comp Room here at Craggy2 will be reset the week of 24th – 28th of January 2011. Our route setting team will be here to create the usual range of problems from beginner to pro.

We’ve just taken delivery of over 400 new holds to expand our range and the opportunities for our route setters to create some problems to make you scratch your head and ponder!

As usual the room will be closed for setting  during the day and we will aim to have it fully open by 18:30 each day. The rest of the centre is open for climbing as usual.

Also as it’s a route setting week that can only mean one thing… Boulder League!

The first round of our Winter Boulder League 2011 will be running on Thursday the 27th of January, so get yourself down for an evening of fun competition.  Have a look here at the events on our Facebook page for full details.

Gareth :0)

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We have a busy couple of months coming up so we thought we would update you on all that’s happening at Guildford!

January

Thursday 20th – Route Setting: Auto Belays

February

Thursday 3rd – Route Setting: Traverse Wall

Monday 7th – Route Setting: Boulder Wall, Both Sides

Tuesday 8th – Route Setting: Woody Reset

Wednesday 9th – Thursday 10th – Route Setting: Panels 42 – 49

Friday 11th – Route Setting: Panels 1-4

Saturday 12th – Site Specific Training (Please contact Ben Read via ben@craggy-island.com for more details)

Monday 28th – Route Setting: Panels 61 – 63

March

Tuesday 1st – Friday 4th – Route Setting: Panels 64 – 68

Saturday 5th – Competition: BRYCS (Please see The BMC website for more details)

Sunday 6th – Coaching: Mark Croxall Coaching Sessions (Please contact Guildford Reception for more information and to book)

Monday 7th – Route Setting: Boulder Wall, Both Sides

So as you can see there is  lot happening over the next couple of months and we will keep you updated on any changes that may occur. Please also be aware that on all route setting days there may be restricted climbing in these areas, but we will keep you updated nearer the time on any area closures. If you have any questions then please feel free to contact us!

Enjoy!

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