Reiff Climbing Festival

23/04/2022

A couple of great days of climbing, Reiff was fabulous and dry rock on Stac Pollaidh.
No better place to be when the sun is shining.

21/04/2022

Google street maps immortalising the history museum now at Reiff.

You can log a complaint here:
[email protected] or calls on 01463 239786

01/03/2022

North West Highlands Geopark Chair, Iain Young climbed a new route on Conival this winter...

http://www.scottishwinter.com/?p=7639

Iain Young and John Higham had a superb day on January 5 making the first ascent of Geologists’ Ridge (IV,4) on the 450m-high south -west face of Conival in the Northern Highlands. Iain and John have a strong track record of seeking out big prominent lines such as Table Rib on Cul Mor and Hindmost...

26/02/2022

A 17-year-old Ukrainian climber - currently safe in Slovakia - is helping his fellow citizens to find refuge abroad through his European climbing contacts and is calling on the community to assist...

05/01/2022

On the 12th day of Christmas Scottish Geology Trust gave to me… 12 drumlins swarming! 🥁🎶

Drumlins are elongated hills of rock & sand, formed by glaciers. Collectively they are a 'field' or 'swarm'. These Drumlins are in Glen Torridon. They can vary in size, & their orientation reveals the direction of the ice flow - in this case over 11,500 years ago during glacials in the Highlands.

Want to visit some drumlins for yourself this year? You can explore an interactive map of drumlins and other ice age features here - https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=ffde62df7bac49c6826e1fa35244ab36&s=09

08/12/2021

Some good Christmas news!

After lots of hunting, we have finally found a great building!

For the last 3 months we have been working with the owners of the Telford Retail Park to secure Unit 2 in the park (next to Currys) for the Ledge Climbing Gym.

We agreed heads of terms 6 weeks ago and following detailed negotiations, our architect Reynolds Architecture applied for change of use planning permission on the 16th November.

This “change of use” application is now in the public domain which means we can now officially tell everyone this fantastic news.

The building is on one of the best sites in the city and will give us 1393m2 of floor space - aka enough to accommodate over 900m2 of bouldering and lead, a large strength and conditioning space, a Café Kraft style training space, a yoga studio (or event space), good café, and supporting retail.

If planning and the design stages go to schedule we are looking to open late Autumn 2022.

We will keep in touch over the next few weeks as we firm up the plans, timetable and the necessary funding drive.

Third time lucky! 👊

16/08/2021

Reiff. Awesome what else can I say.

16/07/2021

Even on a marginal forecast. You've just got to love Reiff for it's brilliant selection of rock.

North Coast 500
North West Highlands Geopark
Wester Ross Unesco Biosphere
Toughtags
Association of Mountaineering Instructors
Hamlet Mountaineering

08/07/2021

This is the most intense belay I have ever endured. I have not abseiled the line myself to inspect the gear, and although she feels the cluster below the crux at the top is adequate, I am not convinced.

06/04/2021

Climbing at Reiff anyone?

North Coast 500, Reiff Climbing Festival, Association of Mountaineering Instructors.

01/04/2021

A perfect tool for improving your gear placements!

https://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/publications/guidebooks/rockfax_vrs-13445

Announcing the Rockfax Virtual Runner System - the perfect solution to choosing the right runner every time.

13/03/2021

Reiff in the sunshine today.

03/03/2021

Visit Coigach &the Summer Isles A hidden corner of Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands, close to the main NC500 route in the Assynt-Coigach National Scenic Area and the North West Highlands Geopark. Far from the madding crowd, just a few lucky people know about Achiltibuie and to them it holds a s...

15/12/2020

As part of North West Outdoors’ grand plan to conquer the world we’re pushing our boundaries a little here. Today our guest blogger Gaz Marshall takes us on tour of the hidden gems buried in the far eastern reaches of Wester Ross. As far as bouldering goes, the area that lies in between the well

20/05/2020

Sheep and beaches.

14/05/2020

For all the climbers in lockdown.

This week’s lockdown nonsense. I think it might be getting to me😂
Stay well everyone.

31/12/2019

Festival dates are set for 2020.

9th till 11th October make sure you fill your diary.

We offer adventures in all forms from sea to summit. Why not book up an adventure with us is 2020?

08/11/2019

Winter is coming.

11/10/2019

He who braves the wild windy weather wins... Good fun and lots of learning happening at Reiff Climbing Festival.

Also a fabulous talk from the North West Highlands Geopark's own Pete Harrison on the Scotland's Himalayas and Hutton's Arse at the Coigach Community Hall for in conjunction with The Geological Society of London.

North Coast 500, North West Highlands Geopark, Wester Ross Biosphere, DMM Climbing, Association of Mountaineering Instructors, Geological Society of London.

08/10/2019

Would you like to win a place on a climbing workshop worth £52 this weekend? Simply like and share this post to be in with a chance of winning. The winner will be announced tomorrow evening 9th October!

04/10/2019

A short video so that your up to speed before the geology talk for climbers titled Scottish Himalyayas and Hutton’s Arse by Pete Harrison.

11th October at Achiltibuie Community Hall.

5.30pm

£5 on the door or free with a festival ticket.

Party Rock Anthem - fossilized! This video is part of my thesis from the Master of Science Communication program at the University of Otago. I now teach 8th ...

03/10/2019

Ever since the first climbing festival in 2015 we have had a special relationship with the Am Furan bar in Althandhu ;)

This year, book whatever accommodation suits you separately and then grab a festival ticket for just £15!!

This will not only get you access to the "Geology for Climbers" talk and the ceilidh but you will also get a free drink in the Furan! Score.

Camping: www.portabhaigh.co.uk
Festival tickets: www.reiffclimbingfestival.com

03/10/2019

Would you like to win a free workshop ticket to this year's Reiff Climbing Festival? Like and Share this post for a chance to win a place on a session for novices on either Friday or Saturday 11th or 12th of October!

Full information and all tickets available to purchase here:

https://reiffclimbingfestival.com/

The winner will be contacted via PM so keep an eye out!

20/08/2019

Great fun in the rock playground today. First day back at school for some. Others enjoying the school of the great outdoors.

Don't forget to book your climbing at Reiff Climbing Festival

North Coast 500, North West Highlands Geopark, Wester Ross Biosphere, DMM Climbing, Rab, Association of Mountaineering Instructors.

23/07/2019

It's happening again people! 2019 dates are out and the website is live. Make sure you go get your tickets to avoid disappointment.

www.reiffclimbingfestival.com

North Coast 500, North West Highlands Geopark, Wester Ross Biosphere, DMM Climbing, Rab.

15/07/2019

Great warm day at Reiff yesterday. Strange that we were the only climbers around.

11/07/2019

Focus on your goal.

26/05/2019

Atmospheric down at Reiff this afternoon. Wet and windy. The sea was certainly lively.

05/05/2019

An interesting theory.

Change is a comin'

27/04/2019

Sun, sea and rock. Coigach looking totally stunning today.

Reiff Climbing Festival, Hamlet Mountaineering, Kayak Summer Isles.

12/04/2019

Great conditions down at Reiff at the moment.

01/01/2019

Happy New Year people

19/11/2018

Safe Tea first. High vizz for the win! Stay safe out there kids. Climbing is a dangerous business.

Reiff Climbing Festival, Coigach Half Marathon, Achiltibuie.

30/10/2018

Well that explains alot.

Game theory

14/10/2018

Day three at Reiff Climbing Festival exceptional weather today, it even felt warm in the sunshine, if a little breezy at times. Well done to Dale and Stella who on their first outdoor lead climb.

North Coast 500, North West Highlands Geopark, Rab, DMM Climbing, Coigach Half Marathon

13/10/2018

Day two of Reiff Climbing Festival climbing despite the rain. Happy people, great rock.

Don't forget the ceilidh tonight at 8pm!

North Coast 500, North West Highlands Geopark, Rab, DMM Climbing.