Introduction This month's tip should help you understand wind speed in the mountains. Of all the weather phenomena (temperature, precipitation as rain or snow, etc), wind has the greatest influence…
Read More
Introduction This month's tip is all about how to keep kit dry with drybags. First I'll look at a couple of ways that many people use but which have huge…
Read More
Introduction For those who are not familiar with it, this article will introduce you to and help you understand the Lapse Rate. Of course, this is in the context of…
Read More
Introduction This article is all about how to plan a mountain walk or climb. On the one hand we almost certainly want it to be enjoyable, but also challenging leaving…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Introduction Ledge Route on Ben Nevis is one of the best ways up Britain's highest mountain in winter. What's more, it is at a relatively low grade. It's a fine…
Read More
Introduction Our winter climbing courses in Scotland are held all over the highlands, including Ben Nevis, Glencoe and the Cairngorms. It all depends on where the best climbing conditions prevail.…
Read More