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    Ama Dablam 2025

    Ama Dablam - October-November 2025 - A photo diary The spectacularly perched Camp 2 on Ama Dablam 14-20 October (To Ama Dablam Base Camp) An enjoyable and sociable trek from…
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    r Table of contentsIntroductionBooking and PricesHill and Mountain Skills Course DetailsHill and Mountain Skills Course StructureDay 1Day 2Clothing and EquipmentFood and accommodationHill and Mountain Skills Course - Frequently Asked Questions…
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    Kyajo Ri 2023

    Kyajo Ri - October-November 2023 The Great Chossy Gully; The Moraine of Misery; and worst of all…The Gravellator. These were all distant memories now. We were at Camp 2 on…
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    Crampons or Microspikes – Tip #78

    Introduction These days, there is so much discussion about whether to choose crampons or microspikes. They are two different pieces equipment associated with winter, snow and hills/mountains. Because at a…
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    Using a Partner for Safety on an Abseil – Tip #77

    Introduction Your partner can act as a safety back-up on an abseil descent in pace of using a prusik knot. Last month I shared a little tip on the sequence…
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    Using a Prusik for Safety on an Abseil – Tip #76

    Introduction Using a prusik knot for safety on an abseil is a very well-known and common technique that many climbers use. But this tip is just a little 'icing on…
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    Pinnacle Ridge on St Sunday Crag

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    WAG Bags – Tip #75

    Introduction What are WAG Bags? Why do I need one? Surely this is something to do with Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy? Happily, this has nothing to do with footballers'…
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    Climbing Course – Heaven Crack

    Introduction Joining one of our climbing courses in the Peak District could give you the opportunity to climb 'Heaven Crack'. 'Heaven Crack' is rock climb graded 'Very Difficult' and rated…
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