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Author: Stones

Pennine Bothy
Mountain Bothies 

In search of the elusive Pennines’ Bothy

04/11/202104/11/2021 Stones 489 Views 2 Comments Adventure, Pennine

For anyone who visits a bothy and spends time sheltering or sleeping inside, there is something special about it. It’s

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Advice Mountain Leader Training Training 

The Mountain Leader Assessment

10/02/202010/02/2020 Stones 371 Views 0 Comments

Deciding when to take your ML assessment is personal to every candidate. Whilst on a CPD course for ML skills

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Nordisk Telemark UL2
Advice Mountain Leader Training Reviews Training 

Mountain Leader Assessment: Kit List

07/07/201907/07/2019 Stones 609 Views 0 Comments Advice, Kit, Mountain Leader, Training

Since completing my ML training a few years ago a lot has changed. House, driving, career, child, but most importantly

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Adventure Advice Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Going Solo – Part 2

04/01/2018 Stones 368 Views 0 Comments Adventure, Ennerdale, Expedition, Guide, Lake District, Mountain, Mountain bothy, trail running, Training

Day 1 After doing a 6am airport run for my parents I headed directly to the Lakes. Day 1 was

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Reviews 

Cross the UK: Rab Alpha Direct Jacket Review

28/12/2017 Stones 405 Views 0 Comments Advice, Alpha Direct, Kit review, Rab, Review

Overall Rating: 4/5 The Alpha Direct was a great option as I am making the move away from down insulation

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New Petzl Bindi Review Front
Advice Reviews Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Petzl Bindi Review

18/12/2017 Stones 430 Views 0 Comments Bindi, Cross the UK, Head Torch, Kit review, Petzl, Review, trail running

Overall Rating: 5/5 I have always liked the range of Petzl head torches available and have a few for different

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Reviews 

Cross the UK: Rab Continuum Down Jacket Review

06/12/201706/12/2017 Stones 465 Views 0 Comments Continuum, Kit review, Rab, Review

Overall Rating: 4.5/5 Despite not feeling like I needed a new down jacket I couldn’t really refuse the new Continuum

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Adventure Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Going Solo – Part 1

01/12/201701/12/2017 Stones 261 Views 0 Comments Adventure, Bothy, Ennerdale, Lake District, Trail, trail running

I’m not known for my desire to make small talk, initiate conversation or be involved in big groups and some

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Reviews 

Cross the UK: Ultimate Direction AK Mountain Vest 3.0 Review

27/11/201721/02/2018 Stones 517 Views 0 Comments AK Mountain Vest 3.0, Kit review, Review, Running Pack, trail running, Ultimate Direction

Overall Rating: 4/5 This is a recent addition to the ever growing trail running kit we are accumulating but it

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Reviews 

Cross the UK: Outdoor Research Helium Bivy Review

16/11/201716/11/2017 Stones 1049 Views 4 Comments Adventure, Bivy, Kit review, Outdoor Research, Review

Overall Rating: 4.5/5 The bivy/bivvy/bivi (however, you prefer) experience is pretty unique in camping terms. You are, as cheesy as

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    by crosstheuk 9 months ago
    A Team
  • Awesome presentations from our groups today on the Outdoor First Aid course. Dropping knowledge bombs like first aid pro’s!
    by crosstheuk 1 year ago
    Awesome presentations from our groups today on the Outdoor First Aid course. Dropping knowledge bombs like first aid pro’s!
  • An excellent day with D of E Leaders from Burton upon Trent. Great people to work with in achieving their outdoor first aid qualification.
    by crosstheuk 1 year ago
    An excellent day with D of E Leaders from Burton upon Trent. Great people to work with in achieving their outdoor first aid qualification.
  • Our outdoor first aid training returns next week with a course in Malton. Looking forward to working with our next cohort of outdoor leaders and life savers! #firstaidtraining #outdoorfirstaid
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    Our outdoor first aid training returns next week with a course in Malton. Looking forward to working with our next cohort of outdoor leaders and life savers!  #firstaidtraining   #outdoorfirstaid 
  • A cheeky trail marathon from Whitby to Scarborough in preparation for Mick’s upcoming #hardmoors 60 from Guisborough to Filey along the beautiful North Yorkshire coast - - - #northyorkshire #northyorkmoorsnationalpark #whitby #scarborough #trails #trailrunning #running #ultrarunning #ultra #outdoorlife #nature #thegreatoutdoors #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #adventure #crosstheuk
    by crosstheuk 3 years ago
    A cheeky trail marathon from Whitby to Scarborough in preparation for Mick’s upcoming  #hardmoors  60 from Guisborough to Filey along the beautiful North Yorkshire coast - - -  #northyorkshire   #northyorkmoorsnationalpark   #whitby   #scarborough   #trails   #trailrunning   #running   #ultrarunning   #ultra   #outdoorlife   #nature   #thegreatoutdoors   #outdoors   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #adventure   #crosstheuk 
  • Our first get together for months. An appropriately distanced ride (in every sense) in the glorious North York Moors! - - - - - #northyorkmoors #northyorkmoorsnationalpark #roadride #cycling #safetyfirst #sunshine #bluesky #scenery #landscape #training #adventure #crosstheuk
    by crosstheuk 3 years ago
    Our first get together for months. An appropriately distanced ride (in every sense) in the glorious North York Moors! - - - - -  #northyorkmoors   #northyorkmoorsnationalpark   #roadride   #cycling   #safetyfirst   #sunshine   #bluesky   #scenery   #landscape   #training   #adventure   #crosstheuk 
  • What time is it? Fact time. Did you know that each of a Dandelion’s petals are in fact separate little flowers called ray florets?
    by crosstheuk 3 years ago
    What time is it? Fact time. Did you know that each of a Dandelion’s petals are in fact separate little flowers called ray florets?
  • Cross the UK’s newest member is keeping us busy whilst we’re in lockdown. Wren the #labrador is only up to a couple of miles at the moment but I’m sure she’ll join us on adventures in the years to come! #labradorretriever #labsofinstagram #puppies #puppiesofinstagram
    by crosstheuk 3 years ago
    Cross the UK’s newest member is keeping us busy whilst we’re in lockdown. Wren the  #labrador  is only up to a couple of miles at the moment but I’m sure she’ll join us on adventures in the years to come!  #labradorretriever   #labsofinstagram   #puppies   #puppiesofinstagram 
  • A successful weekend for 24 newly qualified Outdoor First Aid participants. Some great work by a fantastic group of DofE leaders, we’ll done to all! - - - #outdoorfirstaid #dofe #dofeleaders #firstaid #outdoorlife #thegreatoutdoors #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #adventure #crosstheuk
    by crosstheuk 3 years ago
    A successful weekend for 24 newly qualified Outdoor First Aid participants. Some great work by a fantastic group of DofE leaders, we’ll done to all! - - -  #outdoorfirstaid   #dofe   #dofeleaders   #firstaid   #outdoorlife   #thegreatoutdoors   #outdoors   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #adventure   #crosstheuk 
  • Awesome condition up on’t moors this morning. Running as the sun came up to cross the moors. Not sure why my shadow is an angel? #running #trailrunning #england #yorkshire #northyorkmoors
    by crosstheuk 3 years ago
    Awesome condition up on’t moors this morning. Running as the sun came up to cross the moors. Not sure why my shadow is an angel?  #running   #trailrunning   #england   #yorkshire   #northyorkmoors 
  • Team Cross the UK representing At the OMM #originalmountainmarathon #omm #largs #scotland #fivehead #running #outdoors
    by crosstheuk 3 years ago
    Team Cross the UK representing At the OMM  #originalmountainmarathon   #omm   #largs   #scotland   #fivehead   #running   #outdoors 
  • Nice run on the moors today. We “adder” laugh! #snake #adder #northyorkmoors #nature
    by crosstheuk 4 years ago
    Nice run on the moors today. We “adder” laugh!  #snake   #adder   #northyorkmoors   #nature 
  • Had an awesome day in the @yorkshiredales national park. Reeth looked stunning from as Grinton Moor as the sun pierced the cloud. #reeth #yorkshire #yorkshiredales #landscape #sheep #photography #northyorkshire #england #countryside
    by crosstheuk 4 years ago
    Had an awesome day in the  @yorkshiredales  national park. Reeth looked stunning from as Grinton Moor as the sun pierced the cloud.  #reeth   #yorkshire   #yorkshiredales   #landscape   #sheep   #photography   #northyorkshire   #england   #countryside 
  • Off to another bothy this weekend, not quite as glamorous and Royal as this one but it will be good fun nonetheless! - - - #gear #cairngorms #royalbothy #outdoorgear #backpacking #backpackerlife #trails #mountains #scotland #camping #backpackingaddicts #outdoorlife #hikerchat #thegreatoutdoors #greatoutdoorsadventure #hiking #trekking #outdoors #ourcamplife #scenery #landscape #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #bothy #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #trek #hike
    by crosstheuk 4 years ago
    Off to another bothy this weekend, not quite as glamorous and Royal as this one but it will be good fun nonetheless! - - -  #gear   #cairngorms   #royalbothy   #outdoorgear   #backpacking   #backpackerlife   #trails   #mountains   #scotland   #camping   #backpackingaddicts   #outdoorlife   #hikerchat   #thegreatoutdoors   #greatoutdoorsadventure   #hiking   #trekking   #outdoors   #ourcamplife   #scenery   #landscape   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #bothy   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #trek   #hike 

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