Instructors Tips
Articles and advice by Rob Johnson to help you in your mountaineering journey.
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 [...]
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 Dinghy
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 [...]
Scrambling in Snowdonia: Routes & Kit Guide
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, [...]
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 you need [...]
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
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, [...]
How Dangerous is Crib Goch?
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 [...]
Cuillin Ridge Traverse
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 [...]
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 - 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. [...]
Scottish Winter Climbing & Mountaineering Equipment
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, [...]
Choosing an axe and crampons for winter walking
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 [...]
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 MountainsSwitzerland is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, and few places capture the [...]
The Advantages of Using an International Mountain Leader on an Alpine Trekking Holiday
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 [...]
The Walkers Haute Route Chamonix to Zermatt
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 [...]
Rock Climbing Snowdonia
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 [...]
How do I become a Mountain Leader?
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 [...]
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 [...]