MLA training course day 1, 26th January 2015
/Back in the Lakes. ML training course, great first day. Did not get wet! Always a bonus:-) Abbie, Elizabeth, Tom, Nigel, George and Dave
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Skiing in Zermatt 22nd January 2015
/Another day in the office! Sunshine fresh snow and good company with William Bailey
Read MoreRed Screes 16th January 2015
/Red Screes on Friday with Sam. Beautiful views:-)
Read MoreHelvellyn 13th January 2015
/Ascent of Helvellyn via Striding Edge and back down Swirral Edge. Some strong gusts of wind and some loose snow blowing around. A very happy team with Tom & Toby, dad Pete, and Sam
Read MoreHow to climb the Matterhorn
/July 14th 2015 will be the 150th anniversary of the first ascent of the Matterhorn by Edward Whymper and others.
The Matterhorn is probably the most iconic mountain in the world, but it must not be underestimated. For a fit, acclimatised and skilled party, with good conditions, it is very doable. However, getting the perfect combination of weather, conditions, fitness and acclimitisation is tricky, and it takes preparation. There was an excellent article about climbing the mountain in yesterday's Daily Telegraph:
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