Hard work today, travelling around the lake… I was simulating a canoe expedition day, teaching some canoe skills and travel tactics, so although it was overcast, it was kind of good realistic conditions! And we stayed dry all day, which was a bonus! Read more

After a strengthening couple of days at two different climbing walls, it was time for a gentler day closer to home. Moel y Ci is the name of the small peak above The Cottage and provides a fine gentle hike with excellent views, which was just about the level of activity that we both needed. Read more

I’ve been involved with a trekking expedition along the Mawdach Valley to Fairboure this week, but thankfully I was given ‘light duties’ and responsible for equipment and logistics rather than students! Four teams convened at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre, where I was waiting with all their overnight kit. After a good feed, we set out Read more

Having unexpectedly lost a week, I’m not quite ready or in physical shape to get back in the mountains, but I’ve been building up strength slowly in the office – and especially thanks to my new coffee cup! I’ve been gifted this mug that has a climbing wall hold bolted on the side instead of Read more

Having successfully navigated our way from the west coast of America, across the Atlantic back to Wales, and embarked on the start of a week of glorious Welsh adventures, things came to a sudden and somewhat violent halt just over 24 hours later on Wednesday night. To be honest, I can’t really remember much of Read more

Back on the move again!… Anna took us to the airport, where we were allowed to check in at the Business Class desk (but sadly that was as far as the upgrades went!). The night and day have rolled into one continuous movement across the planet. We managed to get a bit of sleep over Read more