Top Rope Solo Climbing, Ix Xaqqa, March 19th

A perfect day of solo climbing in the Ix-Xaqqa ravine near Ghar Lapsi in Malta, doing some new and still very easy routes..

Solo Climbing, Mgarr Ix-Xini, Feb 28th

Sunday top rope solo climbing in Mgarr Ix-Xini on Gozo.. This is a really beautiful canyon with lots and lots of routes for all levels, and only a short walk down to the bay for a swim and lunch afterwards..

TRS, Xaqqa Valley, Jan 24th

Top rope solo session on a fairly windy Sunday morning in Xaqqa near Ghar Lapsi..  I tried a Micro traxion + GriGri on single rope setup, did not like it. Of course it is easier to switch to rappel, but a a lot of extra hassle on the way up with pulling the rope through the GriGri..

TRS Ghar Lapsi, Malta, Jan 17th

Sunday Top rope solo rock climbing on some easy routes at Xaqqa cliffs near Ghar Lapsi.. It's been a long while, nice to have the season started for 2021..

TRS, Gåseborg, July 2nd

A short top rope solo rock climbing session on Djävulsväggen, Gåseborg. After one hour on very easy routes, rain and thunder started rolling in and I had to call it a day..

Top Rope Solo, Fullbroberget, April 25th

Another visit to Fullbroberget for some solo rock climbing, this time an early start, I was at the cliff already by 0645 and done by 0830.. I found some slightly trickier routes this time but still very smooth and relaxing..

Solo Top Rope climbing, Vårdberget, Oct 31st

A sunny but chilly day at Vårdberget, Fituna, but no complaints as it's almost November.. I did some more testing on easy routes of different gear setups for top rope solo climbing - Using a Petzl Shunt plus Micro Traxion or Camp Lift, and descending with an ATC.. Worked pretty well, although at times I got some interference, so I'll fine-tune the setup of slings/carabiners to keep them separated but in the right position.. I'll complement with a rope ladder, as it was obvious that it's a bit of a hassle to switch to rappel if the rope(s) were under full tension..

Rock Climbing, Ryssgraven, Oct 29th

Around 5 degrees and sunny, perfect opportunity to try out some new gear and technique at Ryssgraven in Kungsängen.. Climbing with friends is preferred of course, but it's great to be able to head out solo when needed and to have a secure method for that.. I tried a fixed double top-rope on some easy routes, and used a Petzl shunt + micro traxion as ascenders, switching to shunt + atc for belaying back down. Worked well, but I'll do some minor tweaks for convenience. Nice day with amazing views!