Introduction This month’s tip is all about how to use a compass in the context of mountain walking/hiking. There’s something in it for everyone. For the experienced navigator, maybe it…
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Introduction What is a col or saddle in the context of mountaineering? Would you know what one looks like in real life? Do you know how a map depicts one…
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Introduction This ‘tips article’ will explain how to navigate off Ben Nevis summit. Or at least it will explain what is involved because an article like this can never replace…
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Coarse and Fine Navigation This tip is all about coarse and fine navigation and I will explain this with an every-day example. Orienteers, and other accomplished navigators, refer to the…
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Introduction Why not join us for our guided winter ascents of the major Lake District peaks? Winter is the best time in the mountains. The views are so much more…
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Planning a Navigation Leg On navigation courses I frequently use this beginners' tip for planning a navigation leg. I encourage clients to consider each navigation leg as a set of directions that you…
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Understanding contour lines These little tips should help improve your understanding of contour lines and how to interpret them. One of the most important navigational skills is the ability to…
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Introduction A lone walker stands out against the snowy summits of the Mamores while descending from Stob Ban These beginners’ tips for winter mountain walking and mountaineering in the UK…
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Introduction High up on Stob Coire nan Lochan in Glencoe, and visible from the road below, is Dorsal Arete - a classic Grade II winter climb. From the car park…
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Introduction Curved Ridge in Glencoe in winter is one of the most popular winter mountaineering outings in the country. As a winter route, it is considered Grade II-III with technical sections…
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