28th December 2025
Snowshoeing 101: finding your feet in snowshoes
From selecting a route to assessing avalanche risk, Alex Roddie shares the skills that every new snowshoer needs to know.
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28th October 2025
How to break bad navigation habits
Relying on digital mapping can erode your traditional navigation skills – could a refresher course be the answer? Alex Roddie joins an Austrian Alpine Club course in Eryri to find out.
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28th October 2025
Think like an archaeologist on these strolls through history
Having the skills to interpret historical features in the landscape can add an extra layer of interest to your walks. Here’s what to look out for.
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20th October 2025
Crampons vs Microspikes: a Winter Mountaineering Instructor settles the debate
Glenmore Lodge instructor Tom Weston gets a firm grip on reality and offers some sound advice when negotiating snow and ice this winter.
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20th October 2025
No troubles: What to pack for winter hillwalking
if you sometimes find yourself wondering what to pack for winter hillwalking, Mountaineering Instructor Tom Weston has the goods.
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20th October 2025
Avalanche Hazard: identifying risk and avalanche rescue
The best way to survive an avalanche is not to get caught in one. Being aware of the avalanche hazard and risks goes a long way.
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18th September 2025
How to use GPS for hiking navigation
A GPS - or global positioning system - is a handy tool for hillwalkers. We examine how to use GPS for hiking navigation outdoors.
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18th September 2025
Do GPS watches need the internet?
Get answers to your FAQs about navigation wearables; from mapping capabilities to data usage.
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15th September 2025
Can I use Google Maps for hiking?
With the number of mountain rescue incidents caused by people relying on Google Maps rising, we explain why using it for hiking is a bad idea.
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13th September 2025
How do sleeping bag ratings and temperatures work?
Matthew Jones guides you through sleeping bag ratings, how they are tested, and how to choose the right bag for the season.
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22nd August 2025
Do you need hiking gloves for scrambling?
If you're new to scrambling, you'll want to be prepared from head to toe for the spicier side of hillwalking. But should that include gloves for scrambling?
