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Hill and Mountain Skills Course in Snowdonia

Table of contentsIntroductionBooking and PricesHill and Mountain Skills Course DetailsHill and Mountain Skills Course StructureDay 1Day 2Clothing and EquipmentFood and accommodationHill and Mountain Skills Course - Frequently Asked Questions Introduction…

Patrick Hickie In Resources, Rock Climbing, Summer, Tips

Crampons or Microspikes – Tip #78

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…

Patrick Hickie In Resources, Rock Climbing, Summer, Tips, Winter, Winter Climbing

Using a Partner for Safety on an Abseil – Tip #77

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…

Patrick Hickie In Resources, Rock Climbing, Summer, Tips, Winter, Winter Climbing

Using a Prusik for Safety on an Abseil – Tip #76

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…

Patrick Hickie In Rock Climbing, Summer

Climbing Course – Heaven Crack

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…

Patrick Hickie In Resources, Rock Climbing, Summer, Tips, Winter, Winter Climbing

Stopping a knotted sling from tightening – Tip #70

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 -…

Patrick Hickie In Resources, Rock Climbing, Summer, Tips

Horizontal camming hex placement – Tip #61

Introduction The horizontal camming hex placement is now something of an 'old-school' technique. But it's one that's well worth knowing about. The humble 'hex' was once a mainstay of the…

Patrick Hickie In Resources, Rock Climbing, Summer, Tips

Equalising a sling – Tip #60

Introduction There are many of equalising a sling while climbing, and this month's tip will introduce two of the lesser known methods. Equalising a sling with an overhand knot on…

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Hill and Mountain Skills Course in Snowdonia

Introduction to Map-Reading & Navigation (Open course)

Crampons or Microspikes – Tip #78

Using a Partner for Safety on an Abseil – Tip #77

Using a Prusik for Safety on an Abseil – Tip #76

Climbing Course – Heaven Crack

Stopping a knotted sling from tightening – Tip #70

Horizontal camming hex placement – Tip #61

Equalising a sling – Tip #60

How to use a compass to best effect – Tip #59

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