Winter mountaineering course: Raise & Helvellyn
Over the last couple of days I have been running a winter mountaineering course for Summitreks over in Coniston. Day 1 was spent up on Raise in really poor visibility, looking at the core winter skills that you need … Continue reading
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Winter skills course: an alpine Helvellyn traverse
The ‘office’ has been looking mighty fine today! Helen from Manchester joined me for a refresher of some winter skills and a walk around the Helvellyn edges. Helen is off trekking to over 6000m in Equador so wanted to … Continue reading
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Multi-activity day: abseiling & gorge scrambling with old friends
Yesterday we were delighted to welcome back Saj and friends for another great multi-activity day in the Lakes. Saj joined us last year for an abseil at Hodge Close and a gorge scramble in the classic Church Beck. We … Continue reading
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