We're only up to number seven in the series, and this is the fourth crag I've chosen in the Langdale Valley. But that's not really surprising - Langdale has everything a climber could ask for. Amazing mountain scenery, many south-facing crags, an even spread from roadside to high mountain crags, and huge numbers of routes in the grades below E3. And it's only 25 minutes from where I live in Windermere.
Read MoreIn 1990 I set off on my journey to becoming a British Mountain Guide. I had an idea of the outline of the course programme, and I had talked to other people who were further along in the scheme. But I still had unanswered questions, and I wasn’t totally sure what to expect. That is true for anyone on any course, whatever the subject or level of learning. And it will be true for you when you sign up for a Mountain Leader training course.
Read MoreAll our course dates and availability for guiding are on our calendar, which is updated at least once a week, but sometimes it is easier to find what you're looking for when it is listed under specific courses rather than by date. With that in mind, we're going to publish a monthly blog post with an update of all our current courses and availability, which you can use as a quick reference guide if you're looking for something in particular.
Read MoreLast week I was climbing at El Chorro in southern Spain. It was really good to get out and climb with good friends who inspire and challenge me, and to remember what it feels like to push the limits of what I can do. Great weather, great food, great company and great climbing! Thank you, Jon Chamberlain, John Kettle, and Chris Moore.
Read MoreThe New Year has come and gone – the time of year when many people are setting resolutions and hoping to make a change in their lives. But how many people do you know who have already failed by half-way through January? So what are we all doing wrong? One possibility is that we are setting resolutions rather than goals. A resolution tends to be general and a bit vague. I’m going to climb harder this year. I’m going to eat more healthily. I’m going to... But a goal can and should be very specific.
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