Left my map and compass at home for this mini-expedition into the heart of the urban jungle, that is London. As much of the journeying would be on foot, we travelled refreshingly light, with just the bare essentials; a toothbrush, spare t-shirt and a cashcard. Supplies were easily and readily attained en-route and with a bewilderingly abundant Read more

There are some great autumnal colours on the trees at the moment. It’s darker later in the mornings and the air feels little cooler too. Perfect conditions for some orienteering though – you have to move fast to keep warm! I’ve been over in Glynllifon Country Park, with some students doing an introduction to navigation Read more

With a damp start and only the slightest of indications of a drier afternoon, my group and I ’employed our adventurous spirit’ (as one student said), and set off into the woods to find the cliff of Clogwyn Cyrau above Betws y Coed. Given the forecast, it was the most sheltered place and the crag most likely Read more

Down to single figures today! Only a meagre eight degrees up at the Skyline Area of the Llanberis Slate Quarries! Belay gloves were even required! The forecast afternoon of blue skies never quite materialised, so at least my new Rab Jacket got some usage. It’s a Vapour-Rise Guide Jacket, and today, its best feature (apart from Read more

We’d decided to have a leisurely start today and let the heavy rains of the night pass by. By the time we were up and about things were brightening up nicely. Especially after a holiday breakfast of Banana Pancakes and fresh coffee! We had booked tickets to go and see the Poppy display called the Read more

Heavy showers continued to plague the planning process for today’s rock climbing group and conditions outside first thing were all pointing towards a day at the Indoor Climbing Wall. Knowing an area well enough to know what different areas are like in certain conditions is certainly an advantage, but today I really felt like I was Read more