Introduction There are many of equalising a sling while climbing, and this month's tip will introduce two of the lesser known methods. Equalising a sling with an overhand knot on…
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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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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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Improvised Quick Draws Sometimes you may find that on a long pitch of climbing you are running low on gear and might have to make improvised quick draws to make…
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Tying a knot in the end of the rope while sports climbing It seems a bit lame offering a tip about tying a knot in the end of the rope…
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Mountain skills courses in the Lake District, Snowdonia and Scotland with a fully qualified mountaineering instructor (WMCI)
Avoid The Shroud (Black Crag, Borrowdale) and any neighbouring climbs for the time being.
