A secret little gem, stolen from the crowds – a place to wander alone when it’s more famous neighbours are covered in people. There are dozens of ways to approach Helvellyn – it’s a stunning mountain that offers something for everyone – and because of this it is nearly always one of the busiest in […]
Working on a Mountain Leader course yesterday I mentioned my blog in passing. “oh everyone seems to blog now, why?” asked one of the trainees. It’s a good question, and like all the best questions it made me think about the reply. I’m still thinking about the reply. Obviously there’s the passed on wisdom that […]
Just as quickly as it came the snow has gone – plans for today have had to change quickly – but as today was supposed to be training for winter a certain level of challenge was still required. Matt’s with me today – and he’s fully kitted out for winter -so thinking of his poor […]
Montane Extreme Smock Provenance: Bought full Price Review: Long Term Testing These seem to have been around forever and there are several manufacturers making things that look similar. So why write a review? Well put simply I adore this jacket – & yet I don’t seem to see many of them out on the hill […]
There’s a mountain in North Wales that can lay claim to being many a walker, scrambler & climbers favourite. It holds a special place in my affections – but I’m too in love with all the mountains to have a favourite yet – however Tryfan does keep me coming back again & again. Like any […]
So despite the cold it’s still fabulous here in the Lakes. For once I’ve got a day with no training plan, no clients, no need to get photo’s for a website – yes there’s still some decorating to be finished but it’s such a nice day…. Cat’s been wanting to get out & find some inspiration […]
Provenance: Bought at Go Outdoors Penrith Review: Long Term Testing* * I’ve said long term – but boots get a hard life with me – so these boots lasted 4 months – but they did: 1200 km of distance, 81,000m of ascent, 5 countries – all on rocky mountainous paths. So as ever with a footwear review […]
Having done the via ferrata guides course last year at Honister Slate Mine it was great to finally be able to take a client over it today. We had a lazy start as the weather looked a little iffy – but it got better as the day progressed and soon we were there, kitted up & starting […]
So what does a summer of work in the Alps really feel like & involve – well for me at least it was something a little like this…. (the spectacular Rochers des Fiz – view from our apartment & the last day of the TMB) I’ve been blogging a few of the treks this […]