April 6th 2019
So no paddling or pedalling here but a great adventure all
the same. To celebrate the passing of a
certain big birthday (it was actually last Sept), my twin brother decided we
would be best going zip-wiring in a dark hole!
Zip Caverns is in an old slate mine in north wales and whilst there were
the big long lines running overhead, we were to spend 3 hours like moles – but
with a bit of disco lighting thrown in, and fortunately a climbing
harness/safety line arrangement. What a
laugh! We got 30 mins training in the
warm-up pitch and then simply let loose.
The rock floor was sometimes 60-80 ft below as you did short zips; or sometimes nearer but running a long way down a gradient as the longer rides followed the
old worked out seams. A couple crawls
and some via ferrata to regain height were also present, plus a final challenge
of monkey bars or tight-rope.
Not easy to take sensible photos but here’s what I managed.
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| A mixture of Go-Ape, Via Ferrata, and a disco |
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| The practice area |
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| A "selfie-spot" ! |
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