What kit should I pack for hillwalking and mountaineering?
In our last post we talked about the technical kit (i.e., the climbing kit) that we’d need to take with us when we head out onto more tricky technical scrambling and mountaineering routes. See https://www.lakelandascents.co.uk/2021/11/scrambling-rack/ We covered off the rope, the … Continue reading
Top reasons why you should take a mountaineering course
To some, mountaineering seems like a very unappealing idea – no surprise given the dizzying heights and unforgiving terrain that you’ll be faced with. However, to others, it’s those same challenges that make it utterly thrilling. Mountaineering is an activity … Continue reading
SPA Refresher course: Langdale
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
Winter skills course: Stob Coire nan Lochan
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
