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Why we say people don't like to change

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:18:50 GMT

An amazing video/TED talk with a message for all, From Zoe Morrison & Graeme Morrison

Mount Olympus-ascent autumn

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:38:36 GMT

Alpine ascent, Mytikas ( mount Olympus), home of the Greek gods.

In the buildup to this trip I did lots of research and looking at what information is there. I found this a bit misconnected, from the point of the whole journeying not just the day to stand on the summit. The accents and experience of ascending to summit of Greece highest peak (Mytikas) is well worth all the reading and learning and planning paid off but hopefully so yourself, the next person potentially doesn't have to trawl i though I'd put in a few thoughts, tip and links.

First thing, Mount Olympus is the area where the Greek gods were believed to live in the clouds looking down at all its land and subjects, this is now a UNESCO world heritage site and national park, The actual summit to the heights point in Greece is Mytikas (Μύτικας). many other summits make up the mountain plateau some resembling a reflection of the French alps and some like the lake district but all set above 2000 meter. Very impressively the ascent to the summit starts at sea level, goes though forest and out to open alpine area,

Maps of the area are printed by Avavasi , they are great as but also for the finer details of routes up and down extra reading is needed. Hence the looking for GPS coordinates and use of Garmin to identify route work excellent alongside satellite phots to make sense of a route and terrain that should be undertaken.

pictured below: The face of Zeus on Stefani, seen from the muses plateau hut in the morning, the Greek gods face visible on the cliff side.

Olympus plateau , the walk off the top with Stefani and Mikita's behind, the route turns off the plateau down the via ferrata to the base car park.

contact us if you would like more information about greeces highest point, trips, accommodation and guides to the country.

additional useful links:

M ap – Olympus Mountaineering

Giosos Apostolidis Refuge

Olympus Mountain Refuge A ~ Trail 3 (mountolympus.gr)

Spilios Agapitos Refuge - Muses Plateau - Οlympus National Park Management Agency (olympusfd.gr)

Wikiloc | Olimp / Mount Olympus / ΌΛΥΜΠΟΣ - SEO Apostolidis - Mitikas - Plateau of the Muses - Prophet Elias - Petrostrouga - Gortsia Trail

The Decision-Making Framework

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:18:47 GMT

The Decision-Making Framework (DMF) , How to make activities Inclusive

The age old rule of the magic circle is that "a magician never reveals a trick", well the magic is how the tricks are done? Then the new era of magician came though, the Deron Brown era that made this part of the show, Mostly seeing if you could keep up with the hand faster than they eye, the audience wants more. What has this got to do with sporting and adventurous activities? Well we are performing to an audience, keep the audience engaged. its not far off that show person thing, then you have the Inclusive sport part, its that next era away from the factory output, how to cater for individuals do things alternative and safe, it could be seen as a kind of magic. well like that next generation the DMF is a revel of how the magic and performance can be done by anyone working and understanding sports,

The Decision-Making Framework (DMF) model was created to give structure to thoughts and decisions in providing inclusive activities, the process isn't activity specific until the subjects and details are added to each stage, for example stage 3 would be where you choose the appropriate equipment for a user i.e. in climbing a harness, in paddling or archery the seating or stood support individuals may need.

As authors of publications on inclusive activities and delivery trainer to those operating in adventurous activities, James Gilligan, Edward Kinner and Graeme Morrison created the DMF model from years of experience.

The DMF’s advantages are that:

• provides an efficient order in which to take taken decisions and actions .

• enables individuals to be involved in preparing for their own adventure.

• integrates with other processes and inclusive training courses.

• It is applicable to, and has been successful for, a huge range of individuals, coaches and humans in general.

It is quite likely that an experienced coach may be identifying an individual’s inspiration and functionality ( Stages 1 and 2) hours before any ‘climbing’ and possibly through the medium of another activity. This experience therefore enables a smooth progression through the DMF and allows focus to move onto Stage 3 Activity Preparation.

For less experienced coaches, it may be a more methodical process as their experience develops. for the purposes of subjects stage 1 & 2 will remain what ever the activity, stages 3 to 5 will vary depending on activity as mentioned earlier, in the case of above this is green and be for climbing as published and set out the order in the Inclusive Climbing Manual .

It should be noted that whilst progression is being made, sometimes taking a step back to the previous stage may be needed to clarify, re-assess or adjust accordingly. Throughout, it is to the individual that reference and consideration should be continually made.

This enables them to be in control of their adventure and not in the spotlight as ‘the problem’.

if you have and questions or advice required, contact us and lets help make your adventure/activity magic. we can put the subjects to them to create your own individual experience.

100 words for rain in Scottish

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:17:08 GMT

100 words for rain in Scottish

On a rainy day in Scotland, comment was made " There is 100 words for rain in Scottish ". This lead on to a conversation in the true British way about the weather, But a little more educated than the everyday.

In Maori, they have many names for the sea, this is spiritual language and so could be many things as to what it is doing and the noise it makes, The next connection to this which was raised (as usual) is the Eskimo/Inuit fact that they have 52 names for snow, the scots have more than 400 to describe snow. this is explainable and very much like the Maori, because it could be the sound it makes when walked on but there is many names for the type of Snowflake or granule as the many forms due to the weather that creates it.

But back to Scotland comes the conversation and their and with the group I had this conversation with, on the rainy day in hand which had the wind behind it. Comment was made that this rain would be " Pishin Doon ". It still sounds like a weather forecast term given by Sean Connery rather than an actual term word. So off goes my train of thought and on to a google search, to which we can all find the dodgy Scottish accented quote from actor Mel Gibson on the weather from Braveheart, " its a Dreich night ".

Eventually I found some good posts and lists with a good explanation of what they all mean so in compilation and not made up for the tourists trying to sound like scot. here you go...

Spindrift -spray whipped up by the wind.

Aftak -an easing or lull in a storm or rain.

Bleeter -it’s raining, then it’s not then it is... its unreliable

Bluffart -a gust or squall accompanied by a sudden short fall of snow or rain

Bullet Stanes -Quite simply, hail stones.

Dag of rain - a slightly misty shower

Dreich -miserable weather

Drookit -absolutely drenched

Daggle -to fall in torrents).

Fret -As in “Dinnae fret” for a ‘fret’ is a piercingly chilly and damp mist hurtling in from the sea.

Flist - an explosion, in Scots dictionary.

Flaggie - a large snowflake

Feefle -A word used to describe that magical swirling, twirling, dancing kind of snow that makes you want to build a snowman.

Flindrikin -Just a wee bout of snow here and there.

Goselet - a soaking, drenching, downpour.

Greetie -Coming from ‘greet’, the Scots for ‘cry’, ‘greetie’ means raining and showering down.

Gloaming - That alluring and evocative twilight dusk that descends upon a place in the early hours of the evening. Dates back to the fifteenth-century in an old Scots text: ‘the glomyng of the nycht’.

Haar -drizzle from the sea, If you can spy the haar venturing in then you are witnessing that notable wispy mist gliding in from the East

Haud - means it on hold, do this in the weather as you see fit?

Jeelit -A great sounding word meaning absolutely bloody freezing.

It’s maumy - mellow, soft and insipid

A muckle -Very large snowflake

Mochie - Can be applied to those squirmy moments when clamminess cloaks you and warm, uncomfortable dampness sets in due to those horrid, humid days.

Mochy weather-i.e. mild and humid

Oorlich -The word ‘oorlich’, meaning undesirably damp, nippy, cold and chilly is a grand chance to accentuate the Scots ‘ich’ sound. NOT to be pronounced ‘oor-lick’!

Pish-oot -An intense downpour when it’s ‘Pishing it doon’!

It’s Pishin -as above, but continual, as said by Sean Connery

Peeggirin -a stormy shower

Plowetery -If it’s plowetery, then it’s all a bit of a shambles really. Rainy, showery, grimy and damp.

Snell - Frightfully freezing to the point that it feels like the weather is piercing your skin.

Stermm -The stuff of stars!

Smirr - a fine rain drizzle, That annoying, drizzling kind of rain that ruins your day. It’s not epic enough to have a lazy ‘rain day’ indoors but still manages to soak you slowly but surely.

Stottin -heavy rain that bounces

Smizzle -its kind of in the name, a smidge of drizzle

Skite - quick moving weather

Sump -When the rain comes down with gusto and great strength.

Spitters-The kind of slushy, chilly snowflakes or icy raindrops that touch your skin during a firm gust of wind.

Unbrak -Used to describe moments when a thaw is on its way

Uplowsin - heaving rain,

Yillen - a shower of rain, especially with wind

Watergaw -See Scottish poet Hugh McDiarmid’s poem ‘The Watergaw’ for an in-depth description. You know when you see a rainbow but then realise it’s not a full rainbow, rather a hypnotic snippet of a rainbow with no pot of gold at the end? That potion of colours is a ‘watergaw’ and emerges after a hefty bout of rain. Do not confuse it with a rainbow.

its not quite the 100 But pritty decriptive........ ...and if yo dint think ther was enough of the weather words to drop into sentences, well here's a few slogan to keep ya gayn....

Auld wives and pike staves

In other words, ‘it’s raining cats and dogs’!

‘The rain is God’s way o’ cleanin’ the coos’

Every cloud has a silver lining!

‘Cast not a clout till May is oot’

Words of wisdom. Basically, you don’t want to look like ‘mutton dressed as lamb’ going about the place like a dafty, wearing sandals exposing your toes when the weather isn’t even in full summer swing yet! Wait until the blossoms of May reveal themselves.

Yer grandpa’s like the weather — nae pattern!

The good old Scottish weather is unpredictable, to say the least.

thank you for the articles I referenced for my education and expanse to vocabulary,

https://starkeycomics.com/2019/03/14/100-british-words-for-rain/

https://www.naomiloves.com/blog/2018/12/18/100-be-mindful?format=amp

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/scotland/articles/27-scottish-words-and-phrases-to-describe-the-weather/?amp=1

Great Glen Canoe Trail

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:37:06 GMT

Great Glen Canoe Trail, paddling

This year I had the great pleasure of working with Adventure partner to Gilligan's Isl, Good to Go adventure .

Chucky (Richard) Davison has worked hard building on the previous years learnings to create and even better adventure and journeys across the great Glens of Scotland. These All inclusive trips have been highly popular, not just for the opportunity to see Nessie close up but also for the camping, adventure, journey and challenge of the great Glen canoe trail .

Any questions about future trips or taking this on as individual or private group give us shout or click on the links. To book your place on a trip click on the link for skyhook booking

Below: Nessie on Loch Ness

Above: the groups ready with boats

Above : River Foyers, near fourth night camp just off Loch Ness

Above: the journey across Loch Ness

Below: Journey's end, Group at Dores.

books in the shops

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:21:49 GMT

Very chuffed to have our books not only online but also in climbers book shops.

We are very proud to have got a couple of retailers to support and sell our book in there shops, this doesn't only mean you can flick though the pages at V12 outdoor Llanberis , Joe brown's Caple Curig and the Climber's shop Ambleside .

Climbing in Rjukan

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Climbing in Rjukan

Every wanted to try waterfall ice? Its the middle of summer so we thought we'd ramp you up for the winter adventure, and a change of temperature,

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Norway and Rjukan isn't far, and as you can see from photos its got good ice, and skiing too!

So we thought hey would you like go at this? Either its a transition for a rock climber to try something new , or you would like to develop the ice technique a bit better.

Well , we love to see you come along, give us a shout or start conversation with us about this seed we are planting,

Rock Climbing in North Wales

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:22:02 GMT

Rock Climbing in North Wales

Why north wales? Well simple answer is it has so much to offer, but weather is the great thing as if its raining in mountains so that usually means you can get to the coast, seas cliff of crag.

why ask the professionals? I know it is possible to and find the crags in a guide book but we are offer our services not just for route finding, but assisting to know where to go and get the best in the times of year with the weather laid out what ever it may be. It can appear daunting at first so choosing to seek professional help is always a good option. Our aim is to also assist your progression of climbing skills to be safe and independent.

North wales has lots of options in lots of weather conditions, first thing you may think is rain, yup its possible, but also when it super hot, Yes those are possible, their is places to go that you don't cook.

above Little Tryfan, below Holyhead Mountain

All of those in the photos had something which had made them "apprehensive" to climb, but wanted to climb. This is where we say our skills of we can make it work, we aren't just climbing professional we are also inclusion people.

why not come an join us for a day/weekend/ adventure, have look at what we do, and contact to enquire with any questions you may have.

Climbs in Greece

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:26:12 GMT

Attica, Climbing in Greece

Short version, spring and autumn are best weather, when the weather isn't so great in uk its awesome here!

For many years I have headed out to Greece, ironically for a long time not connect the 2 things in have had in life whihc have been going on while, usually as a trip to Greece meant a domestic task, i.e. the electric board, start a 6am by queuing and by 4 you may of sorted the bill out, Needless to say the jobs list has got smaller so exploring got better over the past few years. On the doorstep to the place we stay is many things, good restaurants, the beech 200 metres away and best of all mountains over to 600m mark just behind. plus a few scattering of crags,

The Athens climbing guide book covers some crags, but these are population driven, mostly in distance to the city. so what we have found and explored are a few off the beaten but awesome places,

We are developing the knowledge of the climbing venues, as these 2 crags as most of the ones we know don't appear in a guide book, so keep and eye on the two links as we will update info as moderators.

T his crag is bolted, North facing, positive limestone, shown in photo above, hence the clothing due to shade.

UKC Logbook - ATTICA (ukclimbing.com)

This single pitch crag requires some trad climbing gear,

UKC Logbook - Unknown Crag (ukclimbing.com)

When the season in the Uk ain't so warm for climbing it will be here. Accommodation and activities, Gilligan's Isl have explored the Attica area or activities over many years, we will be providing some guided trips in climbing in the fourth coming year.

working to be environmental

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 05:00:01 GMT

Operating environmentally better

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, is the slogan, how are we are we doing it in our work?

What we mean by this is, As we work in the outdoors and in beautiful natural areas it could be a bit contradictory to destroy it in the journey and by our ethics from getting there in a gas guzzler, or leaving a trail and mess that wasn't there before we visited. Lots of the products and items we work aren't but can be environmentally friendly. We have as as professionals working in the outdoors continually strive to be more environmentally better, the potential output has been a motivation to us from the start in how our company operates.

We have reduced our driving footprint by the use of 100% electric vehicle to get about wherever possible. W e have used an EV for the past 3 years, which has been great, carries all the toys we need (including us). We charge it up in the best means possible by using electricity contract of renewable sources whihc means and when we do use the fossil its with good reason, i.e. we don't stay in 5 star hotel, we drive to location and stay there, this power is the same source we run our office from and when we use gadgets, we use portable solar charger for devices, iPhone, iPad, and torches whenever possible.

Chuffed to see locations like Ogwen Cottage catching up with the EV revolution, we can get to more remote places and deliver, but part of reduce is ensuring to use the right tool for the job. The way we are set up as a cooperative means we can utilise the geographic location of our team by using those who are most local to reduce the travel to adventures,

We source our outdoor gear and tools for adventure from as local as we can, we are lucky to have Lyon equipment and DMM who make things in Uk for the purpose we want, which is equally useful as they are located near in our playgrounds.

But those toys have life span for use in role,so this is the reuse bit also where we feel we strive...

How we Reuse, and Recycle? above all repurpose

washing lines of climbing rope,
helmet and shoes hanging baskets
skis as various shelving options

recycle, everything we do, use or have something delivered in is 100% recycled by responsible sources,

We are not completely there and perfect but we are getting closer,

Up-skill you Climbing

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:15:00 GMT

Up-Skill your Climbing

Would you like to improve your climbing skills?

- learn to lead , learn multi-pitch climbing.

would you like to take the next step to a new adventure?

-transition from indoor climbing to outdoor ,

-incorporate ropework into a walking day ?

we can help you move to the next step or move your progression in knowledge and skill forward so your summer antics are worthwhile and rewarding, It can appear daunting at first so choosing to seek professional help but is always a good option. it will help in the up-skilling,

We believe in "Stepping Stone" idea, we have coined the phrase to move forward to a goal you want, we create and action plan with you, no matter how crazy it may sound, for example I want to be an astronaut, I not got their as yet and everyone has laughed but hey also no one had heard of Elon musk and look what he's got up too?

how do you go about it?

have a look at some of our webpage options on climbing, or contact us. we use north wales as it has lots of options in lots of weather conditions, first thing you may think is rain, yup its possible, but also when it super hot, yes those are possible, their is places to go that you don't cook.

if you have any special requests for activities or locations give us an email , we like these :)

Sit Snowboard Testing

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Testing the concept of seated snowboarding

This was the testing performed around a Seated Snowboard unit and the theoretical ideas for what is best to control it when it got to snow. The testing used volunteers to recreate the theoretical control movements to understand and prove how it could be adjusted to fit the variation of people shapes and sizes and when someone with disability used it would it. a support them, b what they need to do to control and create a controlled ride.

The volunteers who came to assist with the seated snowboard, tested our ability to adjust and tailor the seat to variation of body shapes, I can say after all this we did accommodate and the seated unit it performed successfully to there actions.

The little dotty things were meticulously places in the same locations on each participant, this was used to understand how their total Centre of mass was changed by a series of exercise's which replicated the snowboard unit and controlling it in turns. the "Qualisis" record system used gave us a nice animatronic model and video. the output was i could calculate how peoples Centre of mas shifted in space and was it in control.

The information whihc came from all this testing was compared to on snow antics, Data also directed an understanding and plan for being on snow, give someone a learning progression to control the seated snowboard.

Malta climbing

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:02:32 GMT

Climbing in Malta & Gozo

As the winter drew near and end and spring is coming, that means a change to the pace and weather.

In 2015 I had the great pleasure of being asked to take a group of junior doctors to Malta for bit of sports climbing and coaching. the two island of Malta and Gozo boast the better weather in spring due to its location, the water may of not warmed up but the perfect temperature for sports climbing on the very rocky islands.

With some good quality investment into the bolting solution of sports climbing, Malta has a lot to offer as either a first time sports climber or those wanting to push the grade a bit harder, The routes can vary dependant on location from 30 metre to pushing to that 70 metre rope to it length. most inland routes being bottom belay and return.

The great opportunity of working with they folks I travelled with was seeing the progression thought the week from firs time sport to competent leader.

Enquire about this story, our trips or professional services and climbing activities by contact us

left: "30 minutes to sunset"4c above : great limestone and sports routes of all grades, excellent for learning, progressing and working the grade.

below: look very carefully, as we are the small dots about 1/2 way up, 70 metre route at 6a, abseil from the top.

Working with Lyon equipment on Inclusive climbing knowledge

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:44:19 GMT

Working with Lyon equipment team to create the best knowledge for inclusive climbing

For the fair few years of Adaptive climbing activities development, one thing had remain a constant, that it was always trying to use the latest technology, as this has also been the ethos of Petzl and Lyon Equipment, they were approached to see about how to work together.

Gilligan's isl joined forces with Lyon equipment team in the winter of 2018, the intention and output was to create the best knowledge for inclusive climbing activities. That is safe and easy to put together for everyone. In many meetings, activities were presented and they gave their feedback on equipment and its best use or an alternative to ensure what was being proposed was being within manufactures remit.

An output of this work has been the "Inclusive Climbing Manual", but also an ongoing relationship has been made around the provision of specialist equipment for anyone to create inclusive climbing activities. this could bee seen as a barrier to participation for individuals or groups as some of the activities require specialist equipment, i.e. harnesses, helmets, rope kit set ups. An arrangement was agreed so to get gear in place as needed, Contact us to discuss this further if you have this requirement.

We thank all those involved and for the ongoing support Lyon equipment and team.

what to do with your ski or snowboard when its time to retire them

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:58:12 GMT

What to do with your skis/snowboard when they get to retire.

We don't have to write much here as the picture tell the story. You have that gear its that has made the adventure happen, but technology has now improved. What do you do to retire your gear, here's a few ideas for your gear that is worn, broken or old tech. Landfill not an environment option, recycling bits is pretty hard. So when it comes to hanging up your skis, why not hang stuff up on them to remind you of these fun times and useful!

Solar charging, bedside lamp,,, and before a smartypants says it i will point out charges up in daytime.

If you like these but don't have skis ready for the bin, give us shout as we have made few bits of extra furniture which need a home.

first development of 'adaptive climbing' of rock climbing activities for disabled youth in korea

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:47:21 GMT

The first development of 'adaptive climbing' for youth with disabilities in PyeongChang, Korea.

PyeongChang youth training center development of youth rock climbing activities.

On 21 July 2020, the National PyeongChang Youth Training Center said it had developed adaptive climbing for the first time in Korea for young people with disabilities to climb. Pictured provided Curtsusy

of program.

We are very proud to see on the On 21 July, the National PyeongChang Youth Training Institute demonstrated adaptive climbing for the first time in Korea for young people with disabilities to go rock climbing.

Our connection to this was correspondence and advice we could pass on though them purchasing of the inclusive climbing manual . and email.

The contact and communication we had between ourselves and representatives of the program for Adaptive climbing, was for advice field of disability and adventure.. This enabled them to identify a fun and safe way to deliver activities in a new concept for South Korea. Quoting from their news articles and emails, "The activities were possible to personalize with an open option to clients due to artificial rock climbing facilities,"

The eight months of preparation, got staff up-to speed in techniques identified in the inclusive climbing manual and activities utilizing the mechanical benefits of ropes and pulley systems.

On 16 June 2020, the national institute of youth and youth conducted a demonstration for families with disabilities, including sports specialists and adventure experts.

see below for online article

the first development of 'adaptive climbing' for youth with disabilities | yonhap news agency (yna.co.kr)

국립평창청소년수련원 어댑티브 클라이밍(Adaptive Climbing) 개발 - YouTube

Seated Snowboard

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:44:46 GMT

Seated snowboarding "JJJ"

For this article and what we have been calling this sport is seated snowboarding, adaptive snowboarding, disability snowboarding seated or sitting snowboarding, All Pretty much all the same thing as the equivalent in its skiing would be a sit-ski. this is because this is a concept and gap in knowledge (by equipment) which has been achieved by this design, a first. Not standing and not moving over to a skiing equivalent labeled as snowboarding. The overview of what we conceived,build, tested and got to play on (and crash sometimes) was a seated unit which is on snowboard.

The concept and drawings go back to 2001 where the idea was conceived by Gilligan that those who snowboarded wanted to snowboard, but when it came to seated they moved across to something that was a sit ski. why? because nothing existed. what makes snowboarding what it is is a platform wide singular you take a stance on sideways to your body, much like surfing, however when it comes to requiring support for your posture maybe due to disability or impairment, we ll nothing exited which also gave the freedom of stood snowboarding. long is the journey which created this, nicknamed the "JJJ" due ti its design team involved. a mark 8 version now boasts a supportive seating position for a user to access a winter snow sports resort, using chairlifts, drag lifts independently. As well as adjustable to be set facing, either facing of the board (goofy/regular stance). main thing is it has suspension so you don't get bounced around and have control of your edging/turns.

Seated Snowboard 2006

test video 2015

home-old

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:14:36 GMT

This is the new home to Rokka Projects activities

Rokka Project CIC is and was the the collaboration of three directors, myself gilligan being one of them, The initiative to make a change in the provision and to stimulate, inform and support coaches and/or participants; regardless of the ethos or style of their disability provision. It was set up as not-for-profit social enterprise it served it purpose and charge has occurred but so to keep the ball rolling this work will continue under Gilligan Isl that has taken over and continually support by providing all services and products as Rokka did.

Take look at our services and things we do in the website. Contact us with enquires or queries that you may have see how we can help out or see the team

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183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:08:12 GMT

pick up a copy of The Inclusive climbing manual

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Adaptive Paragliding/ inclusive paragliding in NZ

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 11:01:37 GMT

Adaptive/inclusive paragliding

Te Mata Peak Hawks bay, NZ 2003

Preparing for take off

these photo' illustrate the story in 2003 when Wayne Forrest took his first tandem flight. the freedom and thrill of paragliding whihc led him onto many other activities due to the confidence of the process which made these pictures. Accessible paragliding, meant many hours in the development of skills and techniques in combine with some adaptive engineered " toys " to make what . the toys have come on somewhat and more experience have been created.

Nothing gives that scene of freedom more than that moment of autonomy. Its that accumulation of everything coming together, going solo and is in your charge, this is the result of lots of learning and practice.

Wayne forrest and Nathan McKenzie do a fly by, the use of the Mk 1 fly buggy meant the take off and landing where smooth and in the NZ way rid impairment.

Take off

the work put into the development of accessible paragliding was fed into the "back up New Zealand activtiy programs

Ross's story

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:18:40 GMT

Wairenga, Bridal Veil Falls, Whaingaroa/Raglan NZ 2004

I had the great pleasure of meeting Ross Ormsby in 2004 on a Back up NZ course. Flipping all round awesome bloke who scene of adventure continues boundless.

"i've always wanted to go see whats at the bottom of that waterfall" was how the opening line begun this adventure.

Ross had broke his neck aged 16 In a rugby accident, and so uses a wheelchair to get round. Getting to the top view point of the falls was no issue as the 200 metre track led from a car park, but that's also where the water fell 55 metre.

With use of a Paragliding harness, a Kayak, climbing gear and top team what could be deemed as impossible was achieved.

I have now doubt that what come out of this adventure was not just abseiling down 55 metre but showing and motivating many with a bit of planning is is possible to achieve goals thought out of reach.

the full height of the falls

This photo appeared in the MT book in 2009 adaptive chapter

enos post

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:09:47 GMT

ENOS review of
Inclusive Climbing Manual

https://www.outdoor-sports-network.eu/inclusive-climbing-manual-its-about-more-than-just-the-sport-of-climbing/?fbclid=IwAR35RHdXD5L18Z4gdzTpQFTdnxTzVVhaaFaL6epbwYb1ExUD2tEIGHdVAT0

AMI article, inclusive climbing, winter2020

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:47:42 GMT

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AMI magazine 2020 winter edition , article from the pint of view of climbing instructor or coach, advice and techniques on supporting someone with a disability or impairment into inclusive climbing sport.

Incluisve Climbing manual

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:01:37 GMT

The Release of " Inclusive Climbing Manual"

Creation of Inclusive Climbing book
It had been a long awaited time in the climbing world for a book around the subject of inclusive climbing/disability rock climbing. This is that time and change is a foot from its information this book provides as it makes climbing more free and acceptable to everyone by knowledge ans skill. it would also bring freedom to all regardless of physical impairment or disability, this was the motivating factor in the publications creation.

Presenting the information and format for accessible
The book is in written English but the The concept of words supporting good illustration and vice versa to pictures give a freedom of knowledge without translation. i.e. a good book for dyslexics

Years of experiences from authors

Many years of work in Inclusive sports is one level to the background knowledge which was collected in this book. this brought together to cover all aspects of climbing activities and present them in the best format for serving the readers, but ensuring what was written was of present thinking and work serve in safe manner meant the team worked with Petzl and Lyon equipment to ensure the gear and activities was was of present thinking an future proof for users.

Easy to follow diagrams...

" Its a bit like a recipe book for climbing, All the ingredient are listed too"

Working with Battle Back centre

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:01:37 GMT

Battle Back centre& Program March 2011

It has been a great honor to be involved with the facilitation and delivery to the Battle Back Centre which aims to help armed forced personnel and veterans who are Wounded, Injured and/or Sick (WIS) to achieve their best possible recovery and return to duty and/or make a smooth transition to civilian life.

mountain training book

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:52:43 GMT

Rock Climbing - Essential Skills and Techniques (mountain-training.org)

Toni's story

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:44:44 GMT

Toni's story "Tibia" the climb

"Tibia" is 5.7 climbing experience located on the edge of Lake Taupo, identified in the name by its resemblance to a giant tibia bone, its 55 metre off width getting wider as you move up behind. to its platform top, it is a whole body experience, what is meant by this is wedging yourself between the two walls ad hand and foot holds are non existent but two grippy walls are.

The thing that made this journey and adventure more impressive was this was Toni's return to outdoor climbing, this had been her aim after month's of rehabilitation and had just got some partial control of her left leg.

The view from the top, abseiling back from here!

view from the lead point, back tot thte starrt belay

The choice of supportive harness and the support of rope where key to posture as well as empowering functionality.

Flying Buggy

183:899808510 (james gilligan) — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 11:15:33 GMT

"Flying J" Adaptive flying buggy for Inclusive paragliding

The flying J was created by request from Austrian new set up in 2007. the concept and learning was based on previous experience of inclusive/adaptive paragliding.

It packs up small and is transportable, designed around a paragliding harness that has an airbag on the base the wheels are set to assist in flight take off and landing, the position is that of seating in harness but legs are supported and protected by the composite shell which sit right into the seat of the glider seat. this balances to level with the person seated and pivot pint from wing which attaches as per mounting points.

Gilligans island

Why we say people don't like to change

Mount Olympus-ascent autumn

Alpine ascent, Mytikas ( mount Olympus), home of the Greek gods.

The Decision-Making Framework

The Decision-Making Framework (DMF) , How to make activities Inclusive

100 words for rain in Scottish

100 words for rain in Scottish

Great Glen Canoe Trail

Great Glen Canoe Trail, paddling

books in the shops

Very chuffed to have our books not only online but also in climbers book shops.

Climbing in Rjukan

Climbing in Rjukan

Rock Climbing in North Wales

Rock Climbing in North Wales

Climbs in Greece

Attica, Climbing in Greece

working to be environmental

Operating environmentally better

Up-skill you Climbing

Up-Skill your Climbing

Sit Snowboard Testing

Testing the concept of seated snowboarding

Malta climbing

Climbing in Malta & Gozo

Working with Lyon equipment on Inclusive climbing knowledge

Working with Lyon equipment team to create the best knowledge for inclusive climbing

what to do with your ski or snowboard when its time to retire them

What to do with your skis/snowboard when they get to retire.

first development of 'adaptive climbing' of rock climbing activities for disabled youth in korea

The first development of 'adaptive climbing' for youth with disabilities in PyeongChang, Korea.

Seated Snowboard

Seated snowboarding "JJJ"

home-old

This is the new home to Rokka Projects activities

post-title

pick up a copy of The Inclusive climbing manual

Adaptive Paragliding/ inclusive paragliding in NZ

Adaptive/inclusive paragliding Te Mata Peak Hawks bay, NZ 2003

Ross's story

Wairenga, Bridal Veil Falls, Whaingaroa/Raglan NZ 2004

enos post

ENOS review of Inclusive Climbing Manual

AMI article, inclusive climbing, winter2020

Incluisve Climbing manual

The Release of " Inclusive Climbing Manual"

Working with Battle Back centre

Battle Back centre& Program March 2011

mountain training book

Rock Climbing - Essential Skills and Techniques (mountain-training.org)

Toni's story

Toni's story "Tibia" the climb

Flying Buggy

"Flying J" Adaptive flying buggy for Inclusive paragliding

Adaptive/inclusive paragliding

Te Mata Peak Hawks bay, NZ 2003

ENOS review of
Inclusive Climbing Manual