SPOT: an essential lifeline when you venture into the wild
26th April 2019
When mobile connectivity is unreliable or non-existent, satellite communication comes into its own.
Skills
16 steps to avoid making mistakes in winter
6th January 2020
The team from Scotland’s national outdoor training centre, Glenmore Lodge, take us through the steps you need to take to have a safe and fun day on the hills in winter conditions.
How to endure British mountain weather – and even enjoy it
25th November 2019
Let’s be honest, hiking in Britain inevitably involves confronting some pretty crap weather. With an unpredictable winter approaching, here are our tips for enduring – even enjoying – the ever-changing, never-boring climate of our hills and mountains. For better or worse, there’s no doubt that this Atlantic archipelago we…
Britain’s Mountain Black Spots
25th October 2019
Where are you statistically most likely to have an accident in the British hills and mountains? Sarah Stirling talks to Mountain Rescue teams in Scotland, Wales and the Lake District to find out which accident ‘black spots’ they repeatedly return to – and why they aren’t always the most…
Live Weather and Conditions from Snowdonia Summit Now Available
1st August 2019
Live weather and conditions information is now available directly from the summit of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa). As part of the AdventureSmart initiative to provide clear information to help hill walkers and mountain users, this project should help you plan your…
An Interview with Tom Prentice, Author of Skye’s Latest Photo-Rich Guidebook
29th July 2019
In creating a modern photo-rich guidebook to Skye’s peaks, Tom Prentice gained an intimate knowledge of the island’s many nooks and crannies. We caught up with him to discuss how The Cuillin & Other Skye Mountains came together and Skye’s…
Skills: staying safe in thunderstorms
13th June 2019
Author and outdoor instructor Kevin Walker looks at how to stay safe in thunderstorms
Menstruation on the Mountains
13th June 2019
Chiara Bullen asks if there’s enough education on how to deal with sanitary products on the mountains, and explores what alternative options are out there. It was a grey and gritty day when my group of friends and I began…
Scrambling Skills: from walker to mountaineer with Glenmore Lodge
30th May 2019
Sandy Paterson from Glenmore Lodge explains how gaining scrambling skills can open up opportunities for greater adventure in the mountains.
The Great Outdoors Guide to Planning a Winter Cape Wrath Trail: part one
25th April 2019
Fancy a challenge? Like the idea of trekking for 240+ miles through the West Highlands in winter? A winter Cape Wrath Trail could be for you. Here’s our two-part guide to planning the trip of a lifetime.
Getting lost: Following the flags on Fairfield by Harrison Ward
17th April 2019
"I veered off my original intended path and began to follow the flags. The relentless fog hadn’t lifted all night, so visibility was non-existent – but I could recognise the lay of the land beneath me and was confident that I was retracing fells I had done many times"