While clearing out some old files, I just came across this article that I’d written and forgotten about. Although I’m making no claims to be an expert in this, I have taken my bike on a plane a couple of times now, so I’m sharing my experience here to reduce your worries and hopefully minimize… Read more

The first proper snows of winter have arrived on the mountain tops, accompanied by a strong easterly wind. Hardly ideal conditions for a few days of tootling around the lake, but that’s just the way it goes sometimes. We togged up in fleeces, sought shelter where we could and kept our wetsuit mitts on as much as… Read more

It’s been a long day out in the mountains with students, but worth it for the stunning sunset on what has been a crystal clear November day. We didn’t get an early a start as we’d hoped for, but were well equipped for the coming darkness as the sun set behind Cloggy on our way down… Read more

It’s not often on a November day that you can be strolling up the Heather Terrace on the side of Tryfan in short sleeves and sunglasses. Having started off up wet and slippy rocks down in the shadows of the valley, it wasn’t long before we reached the warm sunshine that was hitting the east… Read more

All plans for a morning of office-based activity went out the window when we awoke to find the skies unexpectedly clear. The wind had even dropped and for the first time in what feels like a while, all was calm outside. It only took a few minutes to drive up the valley. Stepping out of… Read more

Part of my work involves mentoring students working in the Outdoor Education industry and these days, also completing staff appraisals. The appraisal system is designed to make sure that staff are current in qualifications, up to date with best practice, generally doing a good job and given a focus for gaining a specific target or qualification. Today was… Read more