In search of the elusive Pennines’ Bothy
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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Author: Stones
The Mountain Leader Assessment
Deciding when to take your ML assessment is personal to every candidate. Whilst on a CPD course for ML skills
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Mountain Leader Assessment: Kit List
Since completing my ML training a few years ago a lot has changed. House, driving, career, child, but most importantly
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Cross the UK: Going Solo – Part 2
Day 1 After doing a 6am airport run for my parents I headed directly to the Lakes. Day 1 was
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Cross the UK: Rab Alpha Direct Jacket 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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Cross the UK: Petzl Bindi Review
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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Cross the UK: Rab Continuum Down Jacket 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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Cross the UK: Going Solo – Part 1
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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Cross the UK: Ultimate Direction AK Mountain Vest 3.0 Review
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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Cross the UK: Outdoor Research Helium Bivy 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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