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Patrick Hickie In Resources, Summer, Walking

Hill and Mountain Skills Course in the Lake District

r Table of contentsIntroductionBooking and PricesHill and Mountain Skills Course DetailsHill and Mountain Skills Course StructureDay 1Day 2Clothing and EquipmentFood and accommodationHill and Mountain Skills Course - Frequently Asked Questions…

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Patrick Hickie In Resources, Summer, Walking

Hill and Mountain Skills Course in Snowdonia

Table of contentsIntroductionBooking and PricesHill and Mountain Skills Course DetailsHill and Mountain Skills Course StructureDay 1Day 2Clothing and EquipmentFood and accommodationHill and Mountain Skills Course - Frequently Asked Questions Introduction…

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Patrick Hickie In Resources, Rock Climbing, Summer, Tips

Crampons or Microspikes – Tip #78

Introduction These days, there is so much discussion about whether to choose crampons or microspikes. They are two different pieces equipment associated with winter, snow and hills/mountains. Because at a…

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Patrick Hickie In Resources, Rock Climbing, Summer, Tips, Winter, Winter Climbing

Using a Partner for Safety on an Abseil – Tip #77

Introduction Your partner can act as a safety back-up on an abseil descent in pace of using a prusik knot. Last month I shared a little tip on the sequence…

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Patrick Hickie In Resources, Rock Climbing, Summer, Tips, Winter, Winter Climbing

Using a Prusik for Safety on an Abseil – Tip #76

Introduction Using a prusik knot for safety on an abseil is a very well-known and common technique that many climbers use. But this tip is just a little 'icing on…

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Patrick Hickie In Resources, Summer, Tips, Walking, Winter, Winter Walking

WAG Bags – Tip #75

Introduction What are WAG Bags? Why do I need one? Surely this is something to do with Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy? Happily, this has nothing to do with footballers'…

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Patrick Hickie In Resources, Summer, Tips, Walking, Winter, Winter Walking

Mountain Summit Weather Forecasts – Tip #74

Introduction Mountain summit weather forecasts are the final (and arguably most important) piece of the jigsaw puzzle. I started off this series explaining the importance of, and how to research,…

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Patrick Hickie In Resources, Summer, Tips, Walking, Winter, Winter Walking

Regional Mountain Weather Forecasts – Tip #73

Introduction Understanding the regional mountain weather forecasts is my second step in researching the weather to help plan my days out. This follows on from Step One, understanding the national…

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Patrick Hickie In Resources, Summer, Tips, Walking, Winter, Winter Walking

Understanding Mountain Weather Forecasts – Tip #72

Introduction Understanding mountain weather forecasts is a vital part of planning a day out in the mountains, especially in winter. Over the next three months I'll explain how I go…

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Patrick Hickie In Resources, Summer, Tips, Walking, Winter, Winter Walking

Sending a 999 Text Message – Tip #71

Introduction This winter I was unexpectedly involved in a mountain incident. As a result, I had to send a 999 text message to call Mountain Rescue. I'd never used 999…

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