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…
Introduction This ‘tips article’ will show you how to navigate off Ben Nevis summit. Or at least it will explain what is involved because an article like this can never…
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…
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…
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…
Introduction These beginners’ tips for winter mountain walking and mountaineering in the UK are for those people who want to make the first move but are still a little bit…
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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A fabulous sunrise above the clouds on Saturday on one of our guided Lake District mountain walks.
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SKILLS: Why Learn to Navigate?
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Getting lost can waste a lot of time, and occasionally proves dangerous, says Nicola Jasieniecka of Mountain Training. But navigating effectively isn't just about avoiding unpleasantness: it can...
