Using line features (paths, streams, walls, etc) as a primary source of info when navigating in the mountains is very common, but in reality they are more useful as a secondary source of info, and this is why:
Camping in the high fells is one of the best ways to get away from all the busyness that fills our lives. It gives me time and space to slow down and to reconnect with nature. One of the best things about running MLA courses is the time spent out on expedition in the mountains. I love having breakfast in bed in my tent and then snuggling back into my sleeping bag for 15 minutes – a great way to start the day.
Read MoreThe Langdale valley provided some very atmospheric conditions for our Personal Scrambling Skills workshop on Saturday. Our four candidates had a great day, brushing up their existing skills and learning lots of new tricks. The course covered the following aspects:
Read MoreLast week we had a great day out on Blencathra - me, Sam, Sam's friend Joel, and Pippa. Perfect weather and great company!
Read MoreI've swapped ski touring for R&R at home this week, to be at home for Anne's birthday. Sam & I had a day out with our friends, Henry, Tom and William Vyner-Brooks - St Sunday Crag via Pinnacle Ridge, Birks Fell & Arnison Crag. The boys climbed well and the banter was good, the weather fair and positively warm later on. A great day out.
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