About a year ago, Mel and I decided to do a big wall in America. A month ago we bailed at the top of the first pitch and flew home without having completed our objective. The route was Tricks of the Trade in Zion National Park, Utah: 18 pitches of up to 5.10d with a […]
It is chilly today, and although the sun is out it does feel like autumn has suddenly burst into being. This is the time of year where we dig out our wooly hats and gloves and shuffle our warmer clothes to the front of the wardrobe. Insulated jackets are an essential bit of kit if […]
Aside from our professional qualifications (Between us we hold the following awards; Mountain Leader, Winter Mountain Leader, Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, International Mountain Leader and Development Coach). We also have one of the most experienced instructor teams in the UK with vast international experience in all the various climbing disciplines. […]
Moroccan Winter Mountaineering Join us this winter for a week of Moroccan winter mountaineering in the High Atlas mountains with an ascent of Jebel Toubkal (4167m), North Africa’s highest peak Easily accessible high alpine walking, inspiring mountains, and the warm welcoming Berber culture make this an unforgettable quick winter hit. With one of our core […]
We are very pleased to announce our support of and involvement in the Walk Together Pathway. The Walk Together Pathway brings together eight walking groups representing people from the global majority: Black Girls Hike, Black2Nature, Bristol Steppin Sistas, Mosaic Outdoors, Muslim Hikers, NYCE (Nature, Youth, Connection, and Education), Peak District Mosaic and the Sheffield Environmental Movement. […]
Jetboil Stash Long Term Review; The Jetboil Stash is a lightweight and compact gas canister stove which is perfect for backpacking, wild camping and Mountain Leader expeditions. I’ve been using the Jetboil Stash for over a year now on all my mountain camps while working as a trainer and assessor on the Beyond the Edge […]
Monday 22nd of April is Earth Day! To celebrate we thought it would be useful to highlight the ideas behind 1% For the Planet and let our lovely course attendees know where we send the 1%. Earth Day 2024 The first Earth Day was on April 22nd 1970 and has mobilised over 1 billion people […]
We always encourage attendees on our Mountain Training qualification courses to join the Mountain Training Association. It is a very worthwhile membership organisation for all climbing, walking and mountain leaders and instructors in the UK and Ireland. It’s designed for all candidates of any of our qualifications – walking leaders, climbing instructors, coaches and/or camping leaders […]
Here is a link to a beautiful short film about Benjamin Piovesan. At the age of 90 he still cycles between 400km and 600km per month. Watch this video on YouTube FROM THE DIRECTOR “This is a life portrait of my grandfather illustrated through his love of cycling. From his immigration to France from Italy […]
The South Yorkshire Moors Book Review A hand drawn guide to walking and exploring the moorlands of South Yorkshire and Northern Derbyshire, covering large parts of the Dark peak. Books are great resources for all trainee Lowland and Hill and Moorland leaders. Over the years we have recommended various titles and some have now become […]