Earlier this year it was my privilege to be part of an Arc'teryx-sponsored skiing trip to Iran, with gifted photographer & film maker Jordan Manley, and professional skiers Forrest Coots and Chad Sayers. I wrote about the trip in these blog posts:
Read MoreLast month I wrote about the art of short roping. This weekend four AMI members joined me for a two-day workshop putting it all into practice. They were all keen to learn and willing to try new methods, and they made excellent progress as we explored the limits of what works and what doesn't.
Read MoreWe’ve all had days out in the mountains that haven’t gone as we expected. Sometimes that’s unavoidable, but usually, with a bit of forward planning and a willingness to be flexible, a rewarding day can be almost guaranteed. Here are seven things to think about:
Read MoreYou’ve made it – you’ve just climbed your hardest pitch ever, you were stretched to your max, your heart was pounding, but you did it. And now you need to build a safe secure belay so you can bring our second up. Many climbers find this one of the most challenging aspects of climbing, but by asking yourself a few questions, you can quickly and efficiently select your anchors and build your belay.
Read MoreShepherd’s Crag is one of the busiest crags in the Lake District, and deservedly so. It has everything:
What’s not to like?
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