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10 top tips: preparing for a hiking challenge

Published by Rebecca Field May 1, 2019

10 top tips for hiking: How to prepare for a Scottish hiking challenge (updated) The challenge of hiking in Scotland can be underestimated. Below we’ve […]

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Why choose a winter skills course, Scotland?

Published by Rebecca Field December 19, 2018

Deciding to book a winter skills course is a matter of safety in the hills. You definitely don’t want to be the one who’s on […]

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How to build your own ice hotel

Published by Rebecca Field December 5, 2018

Thinking of going on a snowhole expedition? The best way to build a snowhole Andy Bateman of Scot Mountain Holidays leads at least 3 commercial […]

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Hiking: how not to get lost

Published by Rebecca Field February 14, 2018

Managing Mountain Navigation: you will make errors – how to deal with your errors? Autumn and early winter is the time when the contrast between […]

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How to choose a walking ice axe

Published by Rebecca Field February 7, 2018

Choosing an ice axe There are several factors to consider when choosing an ice axe. There are 2 reasons why you might need to buy […]

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I love walking in winter, but I’d rather go with a guide/in a group. Is there any particular trip/guide you would recommend?

Published by Rebecca Field November 29, 2017

Scottish winters – are you looking for a winter walking guide? Winter is when the Scottish hills mutate into proper mountains which need as much […]

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Andy’s mountain wildlife blog (1): Death by Rocket Fuel – the False Morel!

Published by Rebecca Field April 26, 2017

Scottish Mountain Wildlife with our expert: Andy Bateman Scottish Wildlife – a fungal lowlight: The False Morel For me, the arrival of the false Morel […]

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What makes travel experiences special?

Published by Rebecca Field November 30, 2016

Travel experiences play one of the most important roles in why so many of us continue to explore the world. Although this age of technology allows […]

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What we hike in

Published by Rebecca Field October 26, 2016

It’s all about the gear for hiking Scotland Whether you are caught in a white-out, needing to navigate trails or provide emergency first aid, it […]

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Gearing up for Scotland’s Autumn Mountains

Published by Rebecca Field October 5, 2016

Hiking – Autumn – Scotland With September now behind us and autumn storms bearing down, summer days are now a distant memory. Daylight is shortening and […]

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