The Basics – Axes Crampons and Approach Work Before attempting Winter climbing you should have a solid grounding in Winter Skills, Ropework and Navigation. Ice axes and crampons are the common tools shared by winter hillwalkers and winter climbers, the skill set in using them is similar but when climbing …
Scrambling is a category of mountaineering that involves ascending rock faces and ridges, often without the use of ropes. It is not an easy category to define exactly but it lies somewhere between hillwalking and rock climbing. A scrambling route is often distinguished from a hillwalk as a route where …
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All walkers are expected to have the following basic equipment before going onto the hills. Remember as we climb the temperature drops and wind increases. Boots with good ankle support, firm sole and good tread Warm windproof clothing e.g. fleece/jumper plus spare layer; no jeans Waterproof jacket and over-trousers Thermal …
Naismith’s Rule is a rule of thumb that helps in the planning of a walking or hiking expedition by calculating how long it will take to walk the route, including ascents. The rule was devised by William W. Naismith, a Scottish mountaineer, in 1892. The basic rule is as follows: …
While the club welcomes new members, even people with little or no experience, we do expect them to have a reasonable level of fitness. Occasionally someone will turn up who is not fit enough to complete a walk and this can be frustrating, both for the group and the individual. …
Available at anytime on production of a current Membership Card from the following: Cotswold Outdoor Nevis Sport Blacks Craigdon Sports Hilltrek Clothing Tiso’s (We currently have a quarterly Club Discount Night. It is always worth asking wherever you are).
The chilling effect of a cold wind, particularly if clothing is wet, can induce hypothermia. A good way to dress is based on the use of a wind and waterproof outer ‘shell’, usually a waterproof jacket and over-trousers. ‘Breathable’ materials such as Goretex are preferred for comfort. The shell is …
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