Last year I had the privilege of working in Iran, and I wrote about that trip in these blog posts:
Skiing in Iran, 8th-28th February 2016
The Many Faces of Iran
Reflections on Iran
Iran: A Skier's Journey
The FRCC guide book says this of Esk Buttress:
“Without doubt one of the finest and most impressive crags in the district. The situation is idyllic; with large open walls looking out over the wild expanses of Upper Eskdale”
Esk Buttress is at 490m in a beautiful remote valley, and it can be reached in about two hours. You’re not likely to be fighting the crowds here.
Read MoreIf you’re thinking about doing a ski ascent of Mont Blanc, this excellent article from UKClimbing, by British Mountain Guide Jim Blyth, will point you in the right direction.
Read MoreWe’ve all been there. You get back to the car after a great day in the hills, totally exhausted, feeling like you couldn’t possibly take another step. But your friend looks like she can go for a good few miles yet. How does she do it?
Read MoreI’m happy to say that in all the years I have been playing and working outdoors, I have never had hypothermia. I have been to some extremely cold places, including Antarctica and the highest mountains in the European Alps. I have also spent a lot of time in extremely wet places, Scotland and the Lake District included. I love being warm and comfortable in the mountains in wild weather. So how have I avoided becoming dangerously cold?
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