Expedition Guide

Levelling Up: A Guide to Mastering the Art of Scrambling I was out with a regular client recently on the Bochclwyd Horseshoe. As we enjoyed a day of fine scrambling in some sub-optimal weather, my mind started churning over her progress. It’s remarkable to see how far she has come in the time I’ve [...]

North Wales Winter Climbing - Which routes are in condition? This is a beginners guide to finding a winter route that is in condition in North Wales. Winter climbing conditions are determined by weather patterns and once you understand those you are better equipped to choose routes that will be in condition. Routes that are in [...]

Mountain Leader Guidance Update for Steep Ground In December 2025 Mountain Training have updated their guidance for trainers and assessors on '4. Hazards and emergency procedures' (specifically the Hazards of steep ground section). Consideration has been given to the scope of the qualification and what is appropriate steep ground for Mountain Leader training and [...]

https://youtu.be/roh0OWm1SF4Circumnavigating Anglesey in a Wanderer Dinghy Day One - Llanfairfechan to Porth Wen Brickworks The forecast sunshine hasn’t quite materialised yet and the omnipresent cloud adds a slight edge to the day, emphasised by the choppy sea and unexpected swell. Nonetheless I am off, setting sail from home in Llanfairfechan with four days of food and water [...]

Scrambling in Snowdonia: Routes & Kit Guide Welcome to our Scrambling in Snowdonia Routes & Kit Guide I know what it's like when you are passionate about something. You want to read all about it, watch whatever videos you can find, magazine articles, top tips, look at images of routes you can do. If [...]

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Is the Mountain Leader Qualification For Me? Is the Mountain Leader Qualification For Me? The Mountain Leader is a well established hill waking qualification in the UK, but who is its aimed at? Do you need to be a rock climber? Do you have to want to work in the outdoors? Do you need [...]

The Clogwyn Y Person Arete - Trail Magazine In this months issue of Trail Magazine I climb the Clogwyn y Person Arête 9Grade 3 Scramble) with Ben Weeks. He very modestly paints a picture of me leading the route but he’s an accomplished mountaineer in his own right so it was a pleasure to share [...]

What is the hardest grade one scramble in Snowdonia? Clearly we could get a dozen experienced mountaineers in a room and find it hard to agree - what is the hardest grade one scramble in Snowdonia? But let's look at what makes a scramble difficult and then look at some contenders to help [...]

The Benefits of Using a Qualified Mountaineering Instructor The Benefits of Using a Qualified Mountaineering Instructor Mountaineering is more than a sport, for most of us it is a complete way of life. It provides joy, challenge, peace, serenity, friendship, fun and so much more. However, it also comes with inherent risks and demands [...]