We take a look at the Arc’teryx Alpha SL 30, one of the first packs to utilise the new ALUULA Graflyte fabric, updating a modern classic alpine rucksack, the Alpha FL series.
Climbing in the British Isles: Wales & Ireland – Haskett Smith & H. C. Hart
Title: Climbing in the British Isles: Wales & IrelandAuthor(s): Haskett Smith & H. C. HartWelsh Climbing Guidebooks ID: 001Moss ID: GE02Year: 1895Publisher: Longmans, Green, and Co.Edition: 1stBinding: HardcoverISBN: n/aCondition: GoodNotes: My copy has an Ex Libris Midland Association of Mountaineers […]
The First Welsh Rock Climbing Guide?
A look at what is perhaps the first guidebook to Rock climbing in Wales.
Climbing Qualifications Syllabus Updates
Mountain Training recently undertook a review of the Climbing Instructor schemes, with a particular focus on Leadership and Decision Making. We take a look at the main changes here that come into effect from January 2025.
What is a Quality Mountain Day?
Mountain Training have updated the definition for a QMD. We look at the changes and provide an assessors point of view on what we’re looking for when reviewing people’s logbooks.
La Sportiva G-Tech Boot Review
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Mountain Leader Syllabus Updates
Mountain Training recently undertook a review of the Mountain Leader scheme to ensure the award remains current. We take a look at the main changes here.
How to Become a Mountain Leader
We take a look at the Mountain Leader award and what’s required at each stage of the scheme along your journey to becoming qualified.
Mountain Leader Good Reads
A selection of recommended books for Mountain Leaders looking to increase their wider understanding of the mountain environment.
Rock Climbing Instructor – the New Single Pitch Award
The Rock Climbing Instructor qualification is the new name for the old Single Pitch Award.
We look at the updates and changes to syllabus here.