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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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…
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…
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’…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Introduction A common technique used in climbing is to equalise a sling at a belay and this quick tip is about stopping a knotted sling from tightening. The problem –…
Introduction Following on from last month’s tip, this article will explain how to estimate slope angle by feel – that is, with reference to familiar everyday objects. Importance of Estimating…
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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...
