Every week it seems there’s another story about hillwalkers needing to be rescued because they’re “navigationally challenged” (lost!). Navigation courses remain the most popular courses I offer. But navigation – like all skills – is evolving, so I thought I’d write a post on where I am with this nowadays. Like most people working in […]
As winter starts to make it’s presence felt on the high fells there is one clothing question I get asked more than any other; “What gloves do you recommend?” Just like any of my top tips or gear reviews I’m only going to write about items and systems that I’ve actual first hand experience of, […]
I run a lot of navigation classes and workshops – and it is always one of the most popular refresher days I offer – it’s a skill that needs to be practiced and can’t be learnt from books. Perhaps the element I see people struggle with the most is being able to translate what they […]
Water seems to be one of the things that people most under estimate when they plan a day out. Even a small amount of dehydration can affect your ability – yet frequently I find I’ve clients who bring too little – presumably to save weight , we all like to save carrying weight if we […]
Provenance: purchased from Web Review: Long Term Testing There’s nothing like knee surgery to make you re-evaluate the basics! After having most of my right knee reconstructed in 2013 I spent 6 months learning to walk again and to adapt to a new, correct, gait & posture. During this process I finally admitted to myself what many […]
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 […]
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 […]