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…
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Introduction Here are some Yorkshire Three Peaks tips and training ideas for someone walking the Challenge for the first time. The Yorkshire Three Peaks has become one of the most…
Kit list for Mountain Challenge Events This is a suggested kit list of clothing and equipment to wear and take on a mountain challenge event in the UK, such as…
Choosing Expedition Clothing Having just got back from another expedition climb, I thought an expedition tip might be appropriate, though it’s also one that really applies to all your mountaineering…
(Not very) Breathable Hard-Shells A breathable hard-shell jacket is one of the essential items of clothing/equipment that every mountain walker/climber should have, and it can literally be a life-saver. However,…
Personal Clothing & Equipment – Trekking Expedition – Suggested List This kit list is a generic list for a trekking expedition to places like Kilimanjaro or Everest Base Camp or…
Clothing and Equipment for Rock Climbing Climbing shoes Base-layer top (Synthetic or synthetic/wool blend. Never cotton – “cotton kills”) Socks Trousers (possibly light soft-shell), flexible enough to allow…
Improvised repair for a detached boot sole Recently I had to make an improvised repair for a client with a detached boot sole. This sort of damage is something that…
Introduction To succeed, and be comfortable, in the outdoors you need to have a good clothing layering system – a base layer, insulation layer and shell layer. This article will…
Drying gloves Since it’s very much the season for messing about in the snow, then it’s also the season for wet gloves. Drying gloves ready for the next day out…
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Getting lost can waste a lot of time, and occasionally proves dangerous, says Nicola Jasieniecka of Mountain Training. But navigating effectively isn't just about avoiding unpleasantness: it can...
