Hong Kong Climbing

The lack of white-water rivers in Hong Kong was a fairly frightening thought.  4 months without getting freezing cold and a decent trashing seemed like torcher.  However, in a land made from volcanoes, rock replaced water and provided a new means to get my adrenaline fix.

Tom at the incredible trad crag, Waterfall Rock

There are cliff faces all over Hong Kong ranging from classic trad. Kilt Rock esk columns to huge multipitch sport faces.  Lots of the routes over-look the immense cities below cresting incredible situations.

Patrick smearing at Beacon Hill

On every day off, I would persuade the OB crew to jump into a manic green minibus and spend a day in the sun on the rock.

Mick laybacking up the magnoificant multipitch, Gwilo 5a***

During my 4 month stay, we visited nearly all of the classic crags in Hong Kong and slowly began to scrabble my way up slightly less slabby and juggy routes.

Giles at Lion Rock

It was an awesome way to spend my time off and really nice to get to know the incredible OB staff even more.  I hope to see all of the again in far flung places in the world for more climbing adventures.

Jeremy at Central Crags overlooking 'The City'