Introduction This ‘tips article’ will explain how to navigate off Ben Nevis summit. Or at least it will explain what is involved because an article like this can never replace…
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Introduction A lone walker stands out against the snowy summits of the Mamores while descending from Stob Ban These beginners’ tips for winter mountain walking and mountaineering in the UK…
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Introduction High up on Stob Coire nan Lochan in Glencoe, and visible from the road below, is Dorsal Arete - a classic Grade II winter climb. From the car park…
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Introduction Curved Ridge in Glencoe in winter is one of the most popular winter mountaineering outings in the country. As a winter route, it is considered Grade II-III with technical sections…
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Introduction Ledge Route on Ben Nevis is one of the best ways up Britain's highest mountain in winter. What's more, it is at a relatively low grade. It's a fine…
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Introduction Our winter climbing courses in Scotland are held all over the highlands, including Ben Nevis, Glencoe and the Cairngorms. It all depends on where the best climbing conditions prevail.…
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Introduction Joining one of our winter mountaineering courses in Scotland, you could find yourself on the north face cliffs of Ben Nevis or some of the alpine-like peaks of Glencoe.…
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Introduction A winter skills course in Scotland, or the Lake District, is the perfect way to progress from being a summer mountain walker to a winter mountaineer. Nobody should underestimate…
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Introduction What is meant by scrambling the 'big three' ridges? Well, the most serious, technically difficult and complex mountain ridge in the UK to traverse end-to-end is without doubt the…
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Introduction Scrambling the Aonach Eagach ridge in Glencoe is one of the classic mountain scrambling days in Scotland. It is rated as Grade 2 scramble. The technically difficult sections are few…
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Callout 123: 27 Aug - Tryfan.![]()
A party of 2 were scrambling on Tryfan but split up and became separated in bad weather, without torches or any means to navigate they had to call for help. The team leader was able to use Sarloc Rescue / Phonefind to locate the informant, but he only had Snapchat to talk to his friend who remained lost and unable to be located by phone. Eventually, both were reunited and the team leader could talk them down to safe ground and off the hill without the team deploying.![]()
Take a tip from Scooby Doo, nothing good ever came from splitting up, stick with your group until you are all safely off the hill. Check the the weather and don't be afraid to change the plan if you need to. You might not think you will need one, but it's better to carry a fully charged torch than not have one, a way of navigating is always a good idea too.![]()
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Father and son team, Bill and Alex - determined not to be another all-too-common Mountain Rescue statistic, they braved the rain and came on a beginners' navigation course in the Lake District today. Harvey Maps
