I’ve been at a GPS training workshop today, learning all about how they work and how we, as mountaineers can use them effectively and efficiently. As a member of The British Association of International Mountain Leaders (BAIML), I have to show evidence of continual professional development, to prove that I am both current and up… Read more

The ground is now so wet around here that today’s rain just had nowhere else to go! Fields are turning into lakes and even the most enthusiastic rock climbing instructors are struggling to find places to teach that aren’t indoor climbing walls! I chose to go with my group to the indoor wall at Plas… Read more

Finally managed to extract this short video from the camera. It’s from a couple of weeks ago on the windy summit of Y Garn at sunset… Was a nice moment… Read more

We only just managed to get outside today. Roads were flooded and those that weren’t were being buffeted by strong winds. After much consideration, we managed to get out and get a bit of orienteering done. At least racing around looking for markers keeps you warm, even if you are soaking wet! After a bit… Read more

Another day and another weather warning! All those glorious bright autumn days back at the start of the month seem like a distant memory given the last few weeks. On the plus side, we have many fantastic indoor climbing walls around here to keep the climbing psych high and the fingers strong. I had hoped… Read more

Another Met Office weather warning for gale force winds ended my high ropes course session before it had even started today. Instead I’ve been doing some kit maintanace and given the grimness of the weather, it’s probably been best to be tucked up inside. Things picked up in the evening though, when we found out… Read more