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It's funny how important style can be to success. My most recent day out saw me finally back at Llyn y Gadar, faced with two adjacent and very different 7a+ problems: one with powerful, dynamic moves on crimps, the other this shoulder-intensive sloping lip traverse. I flashed the first one, got nowhere on this. A staunch reminder to play to your strengths and work your weaknesses. #worldclasswales #northwalesbouldering #northwales #escalada #escalade #grimpeur #rockclimbing #bouldering #bouldering_pictures_of_instagram #climbing #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbinglife #climbing_is_my_passion

I don't normally post pictures of things like this but the set from @thecatempire at @larmertreefest last night was so good, I had no choice! A keyboard solo, a dj literally scratching records, a trumpet battle and a drum solo that reminiscent of Art Blakey or Buddy Rich, you could certainly see why no one would want to follow them! Such an atmosphere, utterly amazing. #larmertree #Festival #livemusic #atmosphere #bouncing #hadtogettothefront

Ukclimbing.com have published my article on bouldering with babies! Quite apt considering this picture was of me on Razor Roof 6c at Cratcliffe was taken by @emks93 last Monday, with little encouragement from a little person. Check out @ukclimbing for a read

Wrong type of fitness for this one. I've been relying on my footwork and my technique to compensate for a lack of strength for a long time but when it comes to something like this - Jerry's Traverse 7b at Cratcliffe - there's no escaping the need to be strong. Managed the first half fine until I suddenly had to campus. I particularly like the last picture; it sums up the feeling of having to walk away defeated wonderfully. One to come back to, definitely a classic. #peak #peakdistrict #peakbouldering #bouldering #bouldering_pictures_of_instagram #grimpeur #escalada #escalade #climbing #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbinglife #climbing_is_my_passion Photos by @emks93

I've been saving this until last. Yes it's not a big grade, it's Reebus 6a at Mellunmaki. Yes, he didn't top it out. But you know what? This was one hell of an achievement! The one thing I really admired about Simon on this trip was his willingness to try things and just getting on this, after getting his first 6a only hours before, was incredible to watch. It's totally not his style either, Simon being much happier on vertical terrain. But after a tiny bit of coaching, and a few new techniques, he absolutely nailed it. Turn the sound on to hear how much it meant to everyone there. The smiles and cheers sum up the week. A huge well done, Simon. #Finland #Helsinki #helsinkibouldering #finnishbouldering #bouldering #bouldering_pictures_of_instagram #climbing #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbinglife #climbing_is_my_passion

This picture seemed apt: the final blog post on our trip to Helsinki is up, as is the destination page for info on those that are inspired to visit. I hope they both prove good reading and that this trip inspires at least someone to check out this fantastic city. Link in bio and in my profile. Photo by Simon Slater of me pondering the beta on Peppu 7a+ #Helsinki #Finland #helsinkibouldering #finnishbouldering #bouldering #bouldering_pictures_of_instagram #climbing #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbinglife #climbing_is_my_passion #grimpeur #escalada #escalade

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