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winter walking Cairngorms

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

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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walking holidays Scotland

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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Mountain Navigation courses

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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Choosing an ice axe

Top tips for winter: ice axe leashes

Published by Andy Bateman February 17, 2016

Walking Ice Axe leashes – to have, or not to have. Many gear shops will automatically sell you a leash as an essential and permanent […]

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winter skills

How do I prepare for a winter skills course?

Published by Rebecca Field November 25, 2014

How to prepare for a winter skills course Words of wisdom from the Met Office and the BMC. Our instructors: Andy Bateman, our company director, […]

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winter skills

Winter Skills: How to ice axe arrest

Published by Rebecca Field November 11, 2014

 How to ice axe arrest A taster of winter skills, but the only way to really learn how to ice axe arrest is to do […]

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