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…
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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…
Introduction This month’s tip is all about how to use a compass in the context of mountain walking/hiking. There’s something in it for everyone. For the experienced navigator, maybe it…
Demystifying Navigation – Introduction This article is full of map-reading and navigation tips for beginners and those who may be frightened by the whole subject. I’ve called it “Demystifying Navigation”…
Harvey Maps Mazzles Harvey Maps ‘Mazzles’ are a perfect way of putting some ‘lockdown’ time to good use. If you want to improve your map-reading and navigation skills, then one vital…
Equalising slings Building belays during traditional climbing and mountaineering will very often involve equalising slings. Most often, I use the Figure of Eight or Overhand Knot method. To do this,…
Improving belay anchors at a stance Sometimes we need a way of improving belay anchors at a stance on a multi-pitch rock climb. There could be a number of reasons…
Placing ‘trad’ protection on a climb (You can learn more about placing ‘trad’ protection on a climb on our rock climbing courses in Yorkshire, the Peak District, the Lake District and…
Tying-in and Climbing Helmets (You can learn more about this on one of our beginner’s rock climbing courses in Yorkshire, the Peak District, the Lake District and Snowdonia.) In this…
How to Secure Your Map in Winter Making sure that your map is secure in winter is a vital piece of preparation. Have you ever been concerned that your map…
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This last 3 days I've been running a scrambling course in Snowdonia for Jagged Globe.![]()
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Over the three days we ticked off Senior's Gully, Bristly Ridge (in descent), Idwal Buttress, the Cneifion Arete and the Dolmen Ridge. A really good few days with a fun group of clients.
Wise words from those in the know. But of course it doesn't apply only to Scotland's mountains - Snowdonia and the Lake District are seeing the same trends.![]()
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Plan ahead, prepare, and don't push too many boundaries all at once.![]()
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This month I've written a little bit explaining what the 'Lapse Rate' is, for those that aren't completely sure or may even be totally unaware. There are some practical examples to illustrate it, and tips on what sources to use to understand mountain conditions more fully - including in the UK. Hope it helps!![]()
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Understand the Lapse Rate - Tip #65
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This article explains what you need to know to understand the Lapse Rate and why it is important if you are heading for the mountains.
