Monday 3 August 2009

Gorge Walking near Pontneddfechan, Brecon Beacons

Vaqas and Yulyia booked a Gorge Walking activity day, and the three of us soon found ourselves in a sheltered woodland gorge near Pontneddfechan.



After being kitted out with wetsuits, buoyancy aids, helmets and safety equipment the intrepid couple were given our comprehensive risk assessment and safety brief.






The first challenges given to Vaqas and Yulyia involved traversing and scrambling sideways, just above the rivers surface, across rocks, tree roots, stones and bridge supports. After this gentle warm-up we made our way midstream and upstream into wilder country.






As the river gains height so too do the number and size of cascades and waterfalls! Making full use of these waterfalls the pair soon found themselves taking a mid-day shower before climbing up the watery cascades and onto the next challenge - squeezing through a small wormhole in the rock and into a 'dragons lair' high on the gorge side.





From here the gorge really steps-up its game and the waterfalls, climbs and jumps become bigger, higher and more exciting. Making their way up, down, up and beyond a series of waterfalls Vaqas and Yulyia were coached through the best jumping techniques and were able to develop their confidence and ability to jump from higher and higher into the deep pools below.


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Rock Climbing Birthday Party in the Brecon Beacons


May presented an exciting booking for a4adventure and we had the opportunity to provide our first ever Birthday activity - rock climbing and abseiling at our secret crag in the Eastern Brecon Beacons.




Rebecca is now 9 years old and has previously used a4adventure with her Mum, Dad and sister to undertake a canoe training session and journey on the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal.




Throughout the day Rebecca was given guidance and coaching on her climbing technique as well as how to belay and safeguard other climbers. Once she had completed a number of challenging rock climbs Rebecca then undertook a series of abseils, firstly as a tandem abseil with the instructor and then on her own (on a secondary safety system of course!).



Well Done Rebecca, and Happy Birthday!!
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