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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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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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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: 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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Which boots for winter?

Published by Rebecca Field March 11, 2014

How to choose boots for winter walking. Crampon compatibility is by no means the only criteria on which to determine whether a mountain boot is […]

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