Brochure Mountain Courses
We produce a 36 page full colour brochure every couple of years, its nice to have something to flick through and keep on the coffee table!
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Levelling Up: A Guide to Mastering the Art of Scrambling
Levelling Up: A Guide to Mastering the Art of ScramblingI was out with a regular client recently on the Bochclwyd Horseshoe. As we enjoyed a day of fine scrambling in some sub-optimal weather, my mind [...]
North Wales Winter Climbing – Which routes are in condition?
North Wales Winter Climbing - Which routes are in condition? This is a beginners guide to finding a winter route that is in condition in North Wales. Winter climbing conditions are determined by weather patterns [...]
Mountain Leader – Guidance for trainers and assessors has been updated for steep ground
Mountain Leader Guidance Update for Steep Ground In December 2025 Mountain Training have updated their guidance for trainers and assessors on '4. Hazards and emergency procedures' (specifically the Hazards of steep ground section). Consideration [...]
Circumnavigation of Anglesey in a 14ft Wanderer Dinghy
https://youtu.be/roh0OWm1SF4Circumnavigating Anglesey in a Wanderer Dinghy Day One - Llanfairfechan to Porth Wen Brickworks The forecast sunshine hasn’t quite materialised yet and the omnipresent cloud adds a slight edge to the day, emphasised by the choppy sea [...]
Scrambling in Snowdonia: Routes & Kit Guide
Scrambling in Snowdonia: Routes & Kit Guide Welcome to our Scrambling in Snowdonia Routes & Kit GuideI know what it's like when you are passionate about something. You want to read all about it, watch [...]
Is the Mountain Leader Qualification For Me?
Is the Mountain Leader Qualification For Me? Is the Mountain Leader Qualification For Me? The Mountain Leader is a well established hill waking qualification in the UK, but who is its aimed at? Do [...]
What is the hardest grade one scramble in Snowdonia?
What is the hardest grade one scramble in Snowdonia? Clearly we could get a dozen experienced mountaineers in a room and find it hard to agree - what is the hardest grade one [...]
The Benefits of Using a Qualified Mountaineering Instructor
The Benefits of Using a Qualified Mountaineering Instructor The Benefits of Using a Qualified Mountaineering Instructor Mountaineering is more than a sport, for most of us it is a complete way of life. It [...]
How Dangerous is Crib Goch?
How dangerous is Crib Goch? How Dangerous is Crib Goch? Lets look at some stats with professional Mountaineering Instructor and volunteer Mountain Rescuer - Rob Johnson Our Scrambling Courses Crib Goch has a reputation [...]
Cuillin Ridge Traverse
Cuillin Ridge Traverse The Cuillin Ridge Traverse 5 Day Scrambling on Skye Course The Cuillin Ridge Traverse is without doubt the finest mountaineering route in the UK. The ridge includes 11 Munro summits linked [...]
Scottish Winter Climbing Grades
Scottish Winter Climbing Grades Scottish Winter Climbing Grades can seem complex at first glance but once you get your head around them they work well at describing the difficulty and the seriousness of a [...]
Mountaineering in Snowdonia – A Proud History
Mountaineering in Snowdonia - A Proud History The History of Mountaineering in Snowdonia Snowdonia, a region of rugged mountains and deep valleys in North Wales, has long been a center of adventure for mountaineers [...]
Scottish Winter Climbing & Mountaineering Equipment
Scottish Winter Climbing & Mountaineering Equipment Scottish Winter Climbing & Mountaineering Equipment is what makes the difference between enjoying a day out and surviving a day out in the Scottish mountains in winter. Snow, ice, [...]
Choosing an axe and crampons for winter walking
Choosing an axe and crampons for winter walking Winter offers the ideal excuse to head off to the nearest gear shop and spend some of your hard earned on shiny new gear. Even better, [...]
Tour of the Jungfrau Trek
Tour of the Jungfrau Trek Tour of the Jungfrau Alpine Trek Exploring the Tour of the Jungfrau Alpine Trek: A Journey Through Switzerland’s Majestic Mountains Switzerland is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, and few [...]
The Advantages of Using an International Mountain Leader on an Alpine Trekking Holiday
The Advantages of Using an International Mountain Leader on an Alpine Trekking Holiday Walkers Haute Route Tour of the Jungfrau All of our Alpine Trekking Holidays The Advantages of Using an International Mountain Leader on [...]
The Walkers Haute Route Chamonix to Zermatt
The Walkers Haute Route Chamonix to Zermatt Join our guided Walkers Haute Route Alpine Trek The History of the Chamonix to Zermatt Haute Route The Haute Route, a legendary trekking and skiing route that [...]
Rock Climbing Snowdonia
Rock Climbing Snowdonia Rock Climbing in Snowdonia: A Guide to Wales’ Ultimate Climbing DestinationSnowdonia (Eryri in Welsh) is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering some of the best rock climbing experiences in the UK.One of [...]
How do I become a Mountain Leader?
How do I become a Mountain Leader? I regularly get emails that ask me the question - how do I become a Mountain Leader? The idea of this article is to answer that question as [...]
How to get started as a mountaineer
Occasionally people have a vision, a dream, a fantastically great idea...but they don't know how to get there, or perhaps even what it means! This little article is for anyone that has ever dreamt of [...]