An article by Merilli Malta Spring is arguably the best time to enjoy the outdoors! It’s probably also when it’s most obvious that we’re sharing the crag with the natural environment. The vegetation is booming and blooming, and the keen-eyed will notice that birds are up to something. Well, that they are! They’ve kicked off…
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ClimbMT Volunteers assist with Fountain Grass removal in Gozo
Between December and January, volunteers from ClimbMT supported Stephen Mifsud, botanist with Eco Gozo, in an ongoing project to remove invasive alien plant species from Gozo — in particular African Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum). Working under Stephen’s onsite guidance at a difficult-to-access cliff edge, volunteers assisted with the careful removal and proper disposal of the…
Kids Zone Autumn 2025 Term registration
Kids Zone – Autumn Term 2025 Climbing fun is back this autumn! Join our 10-week indoor climbing course at Sliema Scouts Hall – designed for kids of all ages and experience levels. Every Tuesday | 14 Oct – 16 Dec Term fees include climbing shoes! Full Term: €120 (10 sessions) No single/one-off sessions available. Session…
My Maltese Journey: Amy Meilinger
In this article Amy Meilinger looks back on her time spent climbing, coaching and embracing the community on the Maltese islands. Our love story started back in 2012, when I was a completely different person. More normal, less of a climber. It only lasted for a couple of days, but I knew that this cannot…
📢 Important Update: Il-Latnija Cave Access
An Emergency Conservation Order (ECO) has been issued for Il-Latnija Cave, now officially scheduled as a Class A archaeological site. The ECO explicitly prohibits “all uses” within the property due to the significant archaeological deposits potentially still in situ. 🚫 In light of this, ClimbMT strongly advises all climbers to respect the ECO and avoid…
Important Archeological Discoveries at Il-Latnija (Mellieħa Cave)
Following the announcement that Il-Latnija Cave is to be fenced off due to significant archaeological discoveries, ClimbMT has formally written to the Cultural Directorate within the Ministry for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government. We have highlighted the site’s importance and uniqueness for the local and international climbing community and have requested a meeting…