Skills Welsh (Cymraeg) for Hillwalkers
Welsh language permeates the hills of Wales, and an understanding of some basic vocabulary can really enrich any day's walk there. Myrddyn Phillips and Aled Williams are our linguistic guides...
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Top Tips Preparing for Your ML When You Don't Live in the Hills
Living far from the hills is hard enough for most of us; but what if you're preparing for a Mountain Leader assessment, and stuck in the city? Jake Phillips has some ideas...
High Altitude and Acclimatisation Part 1 - An Introduction
In the first of our four-part series on high altitude travel, Jamie Macdonald (high altitude physiologist at Bangor University) and Calum Muskett (professional climber and mountaineering instructor), explore the role of physical...
Rescue The Casualty Card - A Forgotten First Aid Tool
The ABCs may be the essential bedrock of first aid, but there's another simple tool that's often overlooked. Will Legon makes the case for the humble casualty card.
Skills Magnetic North is Moving East - Here's How to Correct For It
We should all know the difference between magnetic north, the direction your compass points, and the grid...
Avalanche Basics Part 2: Staying Safe
In part 1 of this series Mountaineering Instructor Mark Reeves looked at how avalanches occur; here in part 2 he suggests...
Avalanche Basics Part 1: Anatomy of an Avalanche
From the still-evolving science behind them to tips on how best to avoid getting caught out, avalanches are a...
Running Fastpacking - A Beginner's Guide
Whether you're a backpacker looking to up your pace, or a runner in search of bigger adventures, fastpacking could be for you, says Lily...
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How To Avoid Ticks and Lyme Disease
Ticks have arguably the most dangerous bite to humans of any species in the British Isles, says first aid expert Helen Howe. Why? Two words: Lyme disease. Walkers and climbers are at real risk, so here's how to avoid it.
Camping Ten Top Tips for Wild Camping
Whether you're out for a jolly with a group of friends or immersed in the wild on a soulful solo trip, camping up in the hills far from civilisation is one of life's essential experiences. As outdoor activities go this one is refreshingly simple and takes no special...
Top Tips Ten Top Tips for Buying Summer Boots
In the market for a new pair of walking boots? This article is aimed primarily at beginners taking their first steps into hillwalking, but even old hands might pick up the odd tip. If you've endured years of ill-fitting boots then it could be time to think again...
Rescue Calling in a Mountain Rescue
Phoning for help in the mountains - we all hope we'll never need to, but if the worst happened would you know what to do? Mountain first aid expert Helen Howe talks us through the process.
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