Buys Ballot's Law It’s well worth knowing about Buys Ballot’s law. Buys Ballot was a Dutch meteorologist in the 19th Century who stated what has become known as his 'law'.…
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Hiring a Mountain 'Guide' or Leader The scary and hilarious controversy over the antics of “IamBraveDave” (check out his YouTube channel) over the last couple of weeks prompts me to…
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The BAA app Last winter I wrote a quick note about the ‘Be Avalanche Aware’ (BAA) planning method, recommending this to everyone. Well, like everything in this world now, it’s…
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Fake gear warning There’s yet another worrying trend appearing, thanks to the wonders of the world wide t’interweb – and that’s the availability of fake climbing gear. Scary stuff, and…
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How to adjust rucksack straps Why it's important to adjust rucksack straps properly It's often interesting to see how much discomfort people will go through before learning how to adjust…
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Be avalanche aware Take avalanches seriously. Of course they happen in the Himalayas and the Alps. Everyone knows that. But they happen in Scotland (a lot), the Lake District and…
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