We all have our rucksack-packing habits, and our go-to kit that is familiar and reliable. Not having to make any decisions when you’re getting ready to head out into the mountains saves time and effort. But it’s good from time to time to try out new things, especially if someone recommends a bit of kit that they really like. Here are seven things that I always take with me in my rucksack, and why I like them.
Read MoreAt the end of every year we give you a peek into Chris’s year, month by month. A HUGE thank you to all of you who shared your adventures with us this year. We're looking forward to seeing you all again in 2020!
Read MoreI have never got on very well with climbing helmets, so this is a review from someone who would really rather not wear one. My first helmet was a Joe Brown fiberglass bowl, which was really strong and would probably still pass all the safety tests today. However, it was heavy and not very comfortable. I had a few other helmets over the years, but didn’t like any of them very much.
Read MoreWe first met Ben Roe in 2012 when he did his Single Pitch Award training course with us. He completed his Outdoor Education degree at the University of Cumbria in Ambleside in 2016. He is qualified as a Mountain Leader, a Rock Climbing Instructor and a Development Coach. He is currently working as a route setter at Kendal Wall.
Read MoreAccording to Merriam-Webster, risk is “the possibility of loss or injury, or someone or something that creates or suggests a hazard.” As a society we are becoming increasingly risk-adverse, but any mountain adventure involves risk to some degree. It can be argued that taking risks can add to the enjoyment and sense of achievement. So how do we decide what is acceptable risk-taking? These ten principles have been adapted from the Authorised Professional Practice of the College of Policing.
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