It’s time for your trusty old waterproof jacket to retire and be replaced by a younger model. You have to buy a new one, but where do you start? There are so many options in the shops and online, so how do you know how one compares with another? Here are some things to consider when choosing a new jacket or a new pair of trousers, and some tips for making them last.
Read More“Any fool can be uncomfortable.” This is undoubtedly true in a snow-hole. Winter in the Cairngorms can see temperatures of around -10ºC at 1100m, but in reality winter temperatures at this height are more like -5ºC and above. That’s still pretty chilly, but snow is a great insulator. It is so easy to have an uncomfortable damp night, but with a bit of organisation and care you can be safe and snug and really enjoy the adventure. Here are my top tips for successful snow-holing.
Read MoreWe’ve all had days out in the hills 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.
Read MoreThe first post in this series showed how to escape the system, the second explained how to pass a knot, the third was all about in-the-system hoists, and the fourth post was about a simple tape hoist. This post explains how to set up an out-of-the-sytem hoist.
Read MoreOne of the biggest perks of my job is spending time in amazing places with great people. Here are a few photos from the last couple of weeks, from Chamonix and La Grave - two of my favourite places for off piste skiing. Getting away from the crowds is one of the attractions of off-piste skiing and ski touring, and you'll see that with the exception of the Vallée Blanche photos, it is just us and vast areas of pristine white snow.
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