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 started churning over her progress. It’s remarkable to see how far she has come in the time I’ve known her [...]
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 and once you understand those you are better equipped to choose routes that will be in condition. Routes that are in [...]
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 has been given to the scope of the qualification and what is appropriate steep ground for Mountain Leader training and [...]
https://youtu.be/roh0OWm1SF4 Circumnavigating 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 and unexpected swell. Nonetheless I am off, setting sail from home in Llanfairfechan with four days of [...]
Scrambling in Snowdonia: My favourite routes and equipment. 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 whatever videos you can find, magazine articles, top tips, look at images of routes you can do. If you [...]
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 you need to be a rock climber? Do you have to want to work in the outdoors? Do you need to have [...]
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 scramble in Snowdonia? But let's look at what makes a scramble difficult and then look at some contenders to help [...]
Why use a Qualified Mountaineering Instructor? The Benefits of Using a Qualified Mountaineering InstructorMountaineering is more than a sport, for most of us it is a complete way of life. It provides joy, challenge, peace, serenity, friendship, fun and so much more. However, it also comes with inherent risks and demands physical and mental resilience. [...]
How dangerous is it to traverse 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 as being one of the more "exciting" grade one scrambles in Snowdonia - but how dangerous is it? [...]
The 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 together by over 12km of technical ridge scrambling. Concentration is required with each step as the ground is continually serious. The [...]
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 route. In the 1990's the Scottish Mountaineering Council (SMC) - now called Mountaineering Scotland - revised the previous grading system [...]
Mountaineering in Snowdonia - The history The History of Mountaineering in SnowdoniaSnowdonia, a region of rugged mountains and deep valleys in North Wales, has long been a center of adventure for mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area’s dramatic landscapes, dominated by peaks such as Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), Cader Idris, and Tryfan, have attracted climbers for [...]
Scottish Winter Climbing & Mountaineering Gear 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, strong winds, heavy rain and freezing temperatures combine to truly test the kit we choose as our modern day suits [...]
How to choose an ice axe and crampons 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, some of it is shiny, jangly, metal gear! Everyone knows that when [...]
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 MountainsSwitzerland is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, and few places capture the essence of the Swiss Alps like the Jungfrau region. The Tour of the Jungfrau Alpine Trek offers an unforgettable hiking [...]
The Advantages of Using an International Mountain Leader (IML) Walkers Haute Route Tour of the Jungfrau All of our Alpine Trekking Holidays The Advantages of Using an International Mountain Leader on an Alpine Trekking Holiday Alpine trekking holidays are a thrilling way to explore some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the [...]
Our Guide to The Walkers Haute Route Chamonix to Zermatt Join our guided Walkers Haute Route Alpine Trek The History of the Chamonix to Zermatt Haute RouteThe Haute Route, a legendary trekking and skiing route that links the French town of Chamonix with the Swiss town of Zermatt, is often regarded as one of the [...]
Our Guide to Rock Climbing in 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 the birth places of traditional climbing in the UK, the area has everything from single pitch [...]
How to become a Mountain Leader in the UK? 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 fully as possible to help you decide if becoming a Mountain Leader is for you and point you [...]
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 being a mountaineer and has made the first step in finding a course that will help them achieve that goal. [...]
