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April 9, 2010

Rock and Sun America

Filed under: General News — James @ 1:47 am

We are pleased to announce the official opening of our “Rock & Sun America” office, situated in North Carolina.

Rock & Sun America is Directed by Adam Fox from Fox Mountain Guides.  Adam and his team have worked and climbed across North America and around the world gaining many years of experience and training from the American Mountain Guides Association and other training organizations.

Rock & Sun America uses only AMGA Certified Guides and we are one of only a few operators in the USA that upholds this incredibly high standard.

R&S America Mission Statement:

“We strive to innovate/incorporate cutting edge climbing practices and technology and to invite the public into the climbing community.  The mission of Rock & Sun America is to provide the highest available standards of instruction and guiding”.

This year we will start by running climbing holidays to:
North Carolina
Joshua Tree
Mexico

Rock Climbing Courses in the USA are detailed here and are run exclusively by Fox Mountain Guides.

Please contact us if you have any questions on these trip, and click here to book on line

For more news on our trips in the USA, Central & South America please sign up for our newsletter or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

March 24, 2010

R&S at the Bristol Climbing Centre

Filed under: General News, New releases, Partner News — jules @ 2:08 pm

This Saturday 27th March we’ll be at the Bristol Climbing Centre for their spring festival; competitions, free tasters, stupid discounts from Snow and Rock, fancy dress plus Sumo Wrestling for all.  Come and meet us if you’re in the area … http://www.undercover-rock.com

January 28, 2010

Save ÂŁ6 off the ticket price for the Adventure Travel Show

Filed under: General News, Special offers — James @ 11:28 am

Save £6 off the ticket price by booking in advance quote “RockSun” (£10 on the door) visit www.adventuretravellive.com

Adventure Travel Live is the must visit, one stop shop for anyone planning an off-the-beaten-track travel adventure. The show is packed with inspiration and travel advice that will help you to uncover the journey of a lifetime. From once-in-a lifetime-travel experiences, small group adventures, trekking, family adventures, career breaks, safaris, overland expeditions, volunteering, gap years and much more.

There are over 60 talks at Adventure Travel Live and our impressive line-up of travel experts include the likes of: Simon Yates (Touching the Void), Ben Fogle, Benedict Allen, Doug Scott, Tom Avery, Alastair Humpreys, Simon Calder, Hilary Bradt, Paul Rose, Jonny Bealby and many more.

Adventure Travel Live London

Show features include:

  • 5 x theatres packed with inspiration and advice; from Simon Calder’s weekend of adventure travel, wildlife adventures, overland & expeditions to the planning the ultimate career break
  • Nat Geo Adventure explorers workshop
  • Royal Geographical Society Map Zone
  • The Big Earth expedition planning feature
  • Travel Africa safari planner
  • Travel Photographer of the Year exhibition
  • Nomad Travel Health & Essential Kit Guide

If you have itchy feet and want to discover a once-a-lifetime travel adventure, make sure you get down to Adventure Travel Live - it is where your adventure begins.

Venue & Getting there

Royal Horticultural Halls, Greycoat Street, Victoria, London SW1P 2QD.
Friday 29 January, 6pm-10pm
Saturday 30 January, 10am-6pm
Sunday 31 January, 10am-5pm

Advance Price tickets

Friday / adults / ÂŁ6
(ÂŁ15 for the evening with Simon Calder + valid any one day)
Saturday / adults / ÂŁ6
Sunday / adults / ÂŁ6
Under 16s free

On door price

Friday / adults / ÂŁ10
(ÂŁ18 for the evening with Simon Calder + valid any one day)
Saturday / adults / ÂŁ10
Sunday / adults / ÂŁ10
Under 16s free

Advance ticket offer – Rock and Sun

Rock and Sun customers can receive a discount to the show when they book in advance. You can save ÂŁ6 off door price for adults (i.e. ÂŁ4 valid any day), under 16s are free. Add ÂŁ1.50 postage and packing per order.

Tickets for an Evening with Simon Calder are ÂŁ15 and takes place from 6pm to 10pm on Friday 29 January only. Also valid any one day for Adventure Travel Live.

Order online at adventuretravellive.com or call 0871 230 7159 and quote “RockSun”.

January 15, 2010

Adventure Travel Live

Filed under: General News — Tags: — jules @ 10:18 pm

Come and meet us at Adventure Travel Live in London at the Royal Horticultural Halls, Victoria London Friday 29th to Sunday 31st January …

Adventure Travel Live London

August 19, 2009

We’ve made some improvements to our phone call handling

Filed under: General News — Tags: , — jules @ 7:50 am

lines are now open 9:30am to 3pm weekdays, and you can leave a message at all other times. Give us a call to check it out and find out what we’re up to.

July 9, 2009

European Summer Road Trip

Filed under: General News — Tags: , — James @ 8:13 am

European Summer Road Trip 2009

LaszlojanJan and Lazlo are travelling across Europe this summer, giving you the opportunity to join them on a European climbing road trip. Sampling some of Europes best summer destinations you will experience great climbing and excellent instruction.
They will be passing:

Rodellar,

Bouldering road trip through Targasonne - Annot – Val di Mello

Climbing in the Frankenjura

Climbing in Arco

Val di Mello

& finally a Spanish bouldering road trip to Targasonne – Albarracin – Navalosa

See here for more details on this exciting series of road trips that you can join at any point
Summer Road Trip

March 16, 2009

Last minute 50% discount!!!!

Filed under: General News, Special offers — Lisa @ 12:11 pm

Saturday 21st - Saturday 28th March 2009

General Climbing Week

Costa Blanca

We have just two places left on this course and are offering it at a massive 50% discount!

Holiday includes

7 nights self catering accommodation, 6 days instructed climbing, airport transfers and transport, all climbing equipment.

Course is sutiable for everyone who wants to improve their skills and climb lots.

Weather is amazing at the moment during the day 26 degrees!

Orignial cost is ÂŁ489 COST NOW IS ÂŁ245 per person.

Contact us now by calling 0845 686 4586

or click her to email us now

March 6, 2009

Albarracin Bouldering video, featuring Phil Steadman

Filed under: General News — Tags: , , , — James @ 8:08 am

Phil Steadman on a Rock & Sun Bouldering Holiday in Albarracin, December 2008

Phil also made the first ascent of “Rocker’s Revenge”

January 8, 2009

Bouldering March 2009

Filed under: General News — Lisa @ 9:16 am

Albaracin until recently has been a closely guarded Spanish secret.  Now it is fast becoming one of Europes  leading bouldering venues……….easily challenging Font’s crown and offering so much more……..  Albaracin gives us an  immense bouldering area with varied rock suitable for the beginner through to the more experinced, every boulder is a classic with lots of different styles of climbing with soft safe landings!, the weather is great very settled with lots of blue skies, there are no crowds and it offers a special charm with stunning scenery that stays with you entising you back time and time again!

Rock & Sun offer bouldering trips throughout the year to guide you around this stunning area.  Our specialist bouldering coaches have immense local knowledge taking you to the best boulders for you, they will improve all areas of your technique, ability and confidence and help you to achieve your goals and aspirations ensuring you maximise your time and have an amazing trip.

Weekends include:

3 days bouldering coaching, 3 nights self catering accommodation, airport transfers, local transport & crash pads

You need: climbing shoes, flights to Valencia (arrive Friday & depart Monday)

Next trip available is Friday 13th - Monday 16th March 2009

The inclusive cost is ÂŁ399

Click here for more info or click here to email or call 0845 686 4586

October 15, 2008

Its a beautiful day………

Filed under: General News — Lisa @ 8:30 am

This is what the R&S European office did in their lunch yesterday!

The weather was so gorgeous, with perfect blue skies, that we had to get out and climb.  We did a very quick ascent of the Penon d’Ifach, Calpe, Costa Blanca, and ran back down then back to the office to work!!

Here is a photo to show you that actually we are having some fantastic weather, its way up in the north of Spain that is suffering!!

Come join us now!!!

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