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…
Introduction This tip is all about how to estimate slope angle from a map. Next month, I’ll look at how to estimate slope angle in the field by relating it…
Introduction These beginners’ tips for winter mountain walking and mountaineering in the UK are for those people who want to make the first move but are still a little bit…
Equalising slings Building belays during traditional climbing and mountaineering will very often involve equalising slings. Most often, I use the Figure of Eight or Overhand Knot method. To do this,…
Sastrugi This tip is all about Sastrugi which, along with rime ice, are very useful in determining what the local wind direction has been recently. This knowledge plays a crucial part…
Rime Ice Knowing about rime ice is an essential and potentially life-saving bit of mountaineering knowledge. As part of our avalanche awareness and planning, it’s crucial that we know where…