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SPA Refresher course: Langdale

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Lakeland Ascents

Today Mark was out with Danielle and Nathanael who are two experienced SPA climbing instructors who wanted to refresh their skills and learn some new ones too. Mark lead their SPA Refresher at Lower Scout and Stickle Barn crags … Continue reading →

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Mountain Leader (Summer) Refresher: Borrowdale

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Lakeland Ascents

Today, Si was out in Borrowdale, running a 1-day Summer Mountain Leader (ML) Refresher for Andy who had come over to the Lakes from Edinburgh. During their 12 hour day on the hill, Si and Andy looked at pretty … Continue reading →

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Winter skills course: Stob Coire nan Lochan

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Lakeland Ascents

We’re up in Scotland at the moment enjoying the last of winter (although I suspect it’s going to be around for a while longer yet!). Today we were up in the Corries of Stob Coire nan Lochan running a … Continue reading →

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Mountain Leader (Summer) Refresher: Yewdale

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Lakeland Ascents

Today returning client Rick joined us to brush up on his Summer Mountain Leader skills in preparation for his assessment. In a long day around Yewdale we looked at steep ground management, party management, rope work in ascent and … Continue reading →

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Mountain Leader (Summer) Refresher: Coniston

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Lakeland Ascents

In the first of two Summer Mountain Leader Refreshers this week, Phil joined us to practice his skills in the foothills of the Old Man of Coniston and Wetherlam. In a long day, which ended well into the dark, … Continue reading →