Introduction Understanding mountain weather forecasts is a vital part of planning a day out in the mountains, especially in winter. Over the next three months I’ll explain how I go…
Introduction This winter I was unexpectedly involved in a mountain incident. As a result, I had to send a 999 text message to call Mountain Rescue. I’d never used 999…
Introduction A common technique used in climbing is to equalise a sling at a belay and this quick tip is about stopping a knotted sling from tightening. The problem –…
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 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…
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…
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…
Introduction So much is dependent on context, and this includes considerations of how best to tie in when trad rock climbing. It’s supremely ironic that what was always ‘standard good…
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…