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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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…
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…
Booking and Prices If you’d like to know more about scrambling Pinnacle Ridge on St Sunday Crag in the Lake District, then see our main page for more details and prices or…
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’…
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…
Introduction Mountain summit weather forecasts are the final (and arguably most important) piece of the jigsaw puzzle. I started off this series explaining the importance of, and how to research,…
Introduction Understanding the regional mountain weather forecasts is my second step in researching the weather to help plan my days out. This follows on from Step One, understanding the national…
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…
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This is not my usual stomping ground in the winter months - for obvious reasons - but today I had a great day at the Parthian Climbing Wall in Harrogate. ![]()
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I was working with regular client Stephen along with his friend Derek, teaching them all about lead climbing indoors. Some great routes lead independently by both of them, by the end of the day.
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But also note the statistics, which mean that around 50% of phone app users run into technical problems…
Electronic navigation aids | Mountaineering Scotland
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Using GPS or smart phones for navigation in the mountains has limitations as well as advantages. Advice from Mountaineering Scotland on when to use electronic devices and what's available.
This is a bit of a sad post but the social media silence on my part will become noticeable.![]()
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Due to a family illness (not me) I have cancelled all my winter season's work in Scotland. For the next few months I will be available for some limited work, perhaps locally and in the Lakes or Eryri.![]()
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Please don't let that deter anyone from getting in touch and enquiring about courses/training/coaching. In fact, I would welcome enquiries and I will definitely be available 'sometimes'. But please also be aware that there's a genuine reason that I may not be able to meet your requests on your preferred dates.![]()
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I hope that 'normal service' will be resumed by the summer.
