Wearing a climbing helmet (You can learn more about wearing a climbing helmet and other safe rock climbing practice on one of our courses with a fully qualified rock climbing…
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Hiring a Mountain 'Guide' or Leader The scary and hilarious controversy over the antics of “IamBraveDave” (check out his YouTube channel) over the last couple of weeks prompts me to…
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Placing 'trad' protection on a climb (You can learn more about placing 'trad' protection on a climb on our rock climbing courses in Yorkshire, the Peak District, the Lake District and…
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Choosing Expedition Clothing Having just got back from another expedition climb, I thought an expedition tip might be appropriate, though it’s also one that really applies to all your mountaineering…
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Tying-in and Climbing Helmets (You can learn more about this on one of our beginner's rock climbing courses in Yorkshire, the Peak District, the Lake District and Snowdonia.) In this…
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How to Secure Your Map in Winter Making sure that your map is secure in winter is a vital piece of preparation. Have you ever been concerned that your map…
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How to Pack a Rucksack in Winter Introduction Packing a rucksack for use in the winter mountains requires much more care, thought and organisation than it does in summer. Rain,…
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(Not very) Breathable Hard-Shells A breathable hard-shell jacket is one of the essential items of clothing/equipment that every mountain walker/climber should have, and it can literally be a life-saver. However,…
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How to Estimate Walking Speed Knowing how to estimate your walking speed is a vital skill in navigation and this tip will explain how you can do it. A key…
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Rock Climbing Technique This is a combination of a book recommendation or review and a tip. A few weeks ago, John Kettle, a well-known Lake District-based climbing coach, released his…
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