Has your compass been affected by reverse polarity
25th February 2016
Are you sure your compass is pointing north? Mountain Safety Advisor Heather Morning explains how to keep your compass safe and how to fix the problem.
Skills
How to photograph the night sky
25th February 2016
A winter wild camp can provide excellent conditions to photograph the night sky. Geoff Barton offers some tips for getting started...
What to eat in winter on the hills
25th February 2016
Pete Catterall from Plas y Brenin explains what to eat in winter on the hills to keep energised.
Ordnance Survey: Understanding grid references
25th February 2016
Ordnance Survey gives a guide to understanding grid references and the romer scale on a compass.
Best backpacking food for vegans
25th February 2016
James Menta explains the best backpacking food for vegans and how to keep the calorie intake up when our in the mountains.
How to repair a worn shoe sole on the move
25th February 2016
Chris Townsend shows us how to repair a worn shoe sole while on the move, a skill that will come in handy when out backpacking for the weekend.
How to repair waterproof jackets
25th February 2016
How to repair waterproof jackets tears and rips, key skills for the wet British winter weather.
How to repair packs on the move
25th February 2016
How to repair packs, ripped straps, broken buckle and broken pack frames while on the go.
Tips on how to wisely choose lightweight gear in winter
25th February 2016
Chris Townsend provides some essential tips on choosing lightweight gear in winter, from footwear to cooking.