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Buffalo Systems Reborn and Revived

Alex

1 year ago

The big news in the outdoor clothing world this summer has been the re-launch of Buffalo Systems. Buffalo is the legendary clothing system based on the arctic Inuit tradition of wearing animal fur clothing against the skin. Scottish mountaineer Hamish Hamilton replicated animal fur by using a thick fibre pile and he also invented Pertex…

Outside Wins the UK Independent Retailer of the Year Award

Alex

1 year ago

Outside Wins the Independent Retailer of the Year Award! Brilliant news from our favourite outdoor equipment shop; Outside in Hathersage has won two awards at the 2025 Outdoor Trade Show in Liverpool. They won the coveted UK Independent Retailer of the Year 2025 and the 2025 Independent Retailer of the Year for Central UK. We…

BtE coaches Claire and Hati chatting with a group

Launched: New Bouldering Wall Instructor Qualification

Harriet Whiteley

1 year ago

Registration for the new Bouldering Wall Instructor qualification is now open and Beyond the Edge are proud to be one of the providers delivering the qualification. The Bouldering Wall Instructor (BWI) is a nationally recognised qualification created by Mountain Training. It is aimed at those who work or volunteer at indoor/artificial bouldering venues. Why Bouldering Wall…

Scottish Winter Photo Gallery

Alex

1 year ago

It’s the start of our Scottish winter season! Chris, Oli and James have settled down in our Cairngorms base to begin providing instruction, guiding and coaching on our various winter courses. To celebrate here are some photos from our previous Scottish winter adventures. We offer long weekend three-day and five-day winter hillwalking skills courses and…

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025

Alex

1 year ago

RSPB Garden Watch The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Big Garden Birdwatch begins this week. From the 24th to the 26th of January the RSPB is encouraging us to spend an hour recording the birds that land in our gardens and parks. The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Over…

The Walk Together Pathway 2025

Alex

1 year ago

Would you like to become a walk leader? We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity to join the third training cohort of the Walk Together Pathway. The Walk Together Pathway is a funded programme for People of the Global Majority* to access Mountain Training’s Lowland Leader, Hill & Moorland Leader, and Mountain Leader training…

Climbing big walls? Take plenty of water!

Bailing off a Big Wall: accepting failure as growth

Harriet Whiteley

1 year ago

About a year ago, Mel and I decided to do a big wall in America. A month ago we bailed at the top of the first pitch and flew home without having completed our objective. The route was Tricks of the Trade in Zion National Park, Utah: 18 pitches of up to 5.10d with a…

Three female climbers smiling at camera while taking selfie on rocks in Morocco

Why Book a Climbing Course with Beyond the Edge?

Alex

2 years ago

Why Book a Climbing Course with Beyond the Edge? Aside from our professional qualifications (Between us we hold the following awards; Rock Climbing Instructor, Rock Climbing Development Instructor, Mountain Leader, Winter Mountain Leader, Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, International Mountain Leader and Development Coach) we also have one of the most…

Marrakesh with the Atlas mountains in the background

Moroccan Winter Mountaineering

Alex

2 years ago

Moroccan Winter Mountaineering Join us this winter for a week of Moroccan winter mountaineering in the High Atlas mountains with an ascent of Jebel Toubkal (4167m), North Africa’s highest peak Easily accessible high alpine walking, inspiring mountains, and the warm welcoming Berber culture make this an unforgettable Moroccan Winter Mountaineering adventure. With Chris (who has…

The Walk Together Pathway

Alex

2 years ago

We are very pleased to announce our support of and involvement in the Walk Together Pathway. The Walk Together Pathway brings together eight walking groups representing people from the global majority: Black Girls Hike, Black2Nature, Bristol Steppin Sistas, Mosaic Outdoors, Muslim Hikers, NYCE (Nature, Youth, Connection, and Education), Peak District Mosaic and the Sheffield Environmental Movement….

Earth Day and 1% For The Planet

Alex

2 years ago

Monday 22nd of April is Earth Day! To celebrate we thought it would be useful to highlight the ideas behind 1% For the Planet and let our lovely course attendees know where we send the 1%. Earth Day 2024 The first Earth Day was on April 22nd 1970 and has mobilised over 1 billion people…

New Mountain Training Association Logo

Alex

2 years ago

We always encourage attendees on our Mountain Training qualification courses to join the Mountain Training Association. It is a very worthwhile membership organisation for all climbing, walking and mountain leaders and instructors in the UK and Ireland. It’s designed for all candidates of any of our qualifications – walking leaders, climbing instructors, coaches and/or camping leaders…

     
 
 
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   Gemma Scougal 
 5 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris has a wealth of knowledge and experience which he shares in a fun, relaxed and easy to understand way. I would definately recommend his courses. I had a fantastic day out learning about not only the red deer and the dilemas a fungi identification but conservation issues and some great facts about trees.
  
 
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   Joe Parkinson 
 4 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alex was great! He was very encouraging and felt much calmer as the day went on after being nervous at first. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   zygasas16 
 21 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Top team really!

Completed my RCI training with Alex and Chris. Learned a ton.

Completed my RCI assessment with Alex, learned even more.

Then came back for outdoor first aid refresher with Chris and had an opportunity to learn from a real mountain rescuer who had a wealth of real life experience and knowledge.

10/10
  
 
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   Simon Lawrence 
 20 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I completed a two day Hill Skills course with Alex leading and Nigel assisting. There were seven of us with a range of experience and confidence. Alex and Nigel set a lovely tone with it being friendly, relaxed, interesting, and encouraging. We spent a couple of hours both mornings familiarising ourselves with the equipment and testing it out. Then went for a walk that utilised and challenged those skills. Everyone was really friendly and helpful throughout. If you don't know what taking a bearing is, an OS reference, how (or why) to use an emergency shelter, or pacing is, or know the difference between a path or a right of way on a map, then this course is for you.

I just completed a two day Lowland Leader training course and used all of the skills from the Hill Skills on it!
  
 
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   Ollie Russell 
 13 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently attended a NNAS silver award. The course was well organised from pre-course contact right through the two days. Claire who instructed the course was friendly, informative, and made sure I maximised my learning and experience for the weekend. Alex also instructed the second day and was equally great.
I'd have no hesitation in attending another course with Beyond the edge and recommending them to others.
  
 
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   Simon King-Cline (theupsidebiz) 
 13 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did the two day climbing and rope skills course with Alex. It was excellent in every way. His immense experience and knowledge combined with a very patient approach and encouraging attitude delivered a course that was great fun, and full of first class learning. I look forward to doing the remainder of the trad course later this year.

2 months later I then did the two day learn to trad course with James.  Again this course was excellent in every way.  I look forward to doing more courses such as the multi pitch in Wales.
  
 
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   George Noble 
 12 September 2026
 
 
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The learn to lead trad course exceeded my expectations. Plenty of practice after some short lessons, James was a brilliant instructor throughout who adapted the course to the goals  and level of each student, gave excellent advice to us as individuals and the group, and has offered substantial after care as we consolidate the course material by leading climbs in our own time. Would recommend to anyone.
  
 
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   Kirsty Malcolm 
 11 September 2026
 
 
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I have just completed the two day Hill Skills course and I can’t recommend it more highly. I’ve been hiking for years and have even done serious hikes like the three peaks, Dolomites and in Austria, but like many I’ve been relying on apps and my phone and knew it was really time to build a proper foundation for my hiking skills. I was blown away by how much I learned from our brilliant instructor Graham. From getting confident with map reading and plotting routes off the trails, to learning about mountain rescue and what to do if things go wrong, this course was packed with amazing info and hands on practical skills. I’ll now be looking to complete my Lowland Leader accreditation and will definitely be back to Beyond the Edge. Thanks again!
  
 
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   Max McKie 
 7 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic 2 days spent on the outdoor first aid course. Chris is a great instructor with a lot of experience. I would highly recommend doing this course and booking with Beyond the Edge.
  
 
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   Matthew Hall 
 28 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a brilliant 2-day Learn to Lead Trad course with Beyond the Edge. Alex was really knowledgeable, friendly and a great instructor. Learned loads and came away feeling much more confident leading trad. Would definitely recommend!
  
 
 
  
 
 
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