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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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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Introduction Joining one of our winter mountaineering courses in Scotland, you could find yourself on the north face cliffs of Ben Nevis or some of the alpine-like peaks of Glencoe.…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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