Alpkit Compass

This is a review of the Alpkit Compass, a cheaper alternative to the popular Silva Type 4.

I’ve been using Silva compasses consistently throughout my life in the outdoors. First …

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The Nature of Snowdonia

I was recently thinking about my Mountain Leader assessment (way back in the mists of time) and that I have no recollection of at any point being asked any questions …

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Rock climbing in the peak district. A rock climber coils a rope looking over Stanage edge.

Preparing for Less Daylight

Autumn is a fantastic time to be in the mountains. Colours erupt and flame across the landscape, light softens and shadows lengthen giving contrast and counterpoint to …

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A range of emergency shelters being experimented with on a Mountain Leader Training course in Snowdonia.

Emergency Shelter review

The media loves a headline and “The bivy bag probably saved their lives” was a great one provided by Willie Anderson, leader of Cairngorm MRT, following a successful …

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