Scrambling in the Langdales - A very very big thank you for a truly fantastic day yesterday Mark scrambling in the Langdales - I was a bit unsure how involved and interesting the day was... read more going to be, but it turned out a real belter! Superb doesn’t even begin to describe it.

I must thank you specifically for your patience, professionalism and encouragement - I have a massive sense of achievement today thanks to you, and am still wondering why anyone would go up Jack’s Rake without a helmet and a rope and a Mark ..

And best of luck with your Costa Blanca Mountain Adventures book launch - sounds amazing.

Martin

  Pillar Rock and last of the 541 Birketts with Sam as a guide. - At the second attempt the weather gods relented and I met Sam on the track above memorial bridge.
After a steep climb up to pillar cove and the shamrock traverse... read more we kitted up for the climb up pillar rock the last of my Birketts.
Sam carefully explained the equipment and the route and off we went.
Now as a word of advice for all you Birketts people out there do this one first when you are likely to be both younger and fitter.
So onto the slab and a bottom slide down. Not bad and then the climb up to the notch. These old legs did not like the big step ups but Sam kept calm and encouraging. He explained every action and kept me tightly fastened to the mountain side.
As so to the summit and magnificent views all around.
Now if my climbing skills rated 1 out of 10 then my abseiling was somewhat on a minus scale. However Sam got me down safely and back to my rucksack.
So thanks Sam for all your patience and for the photo opportunities.
A day I will never forget.

  Great fun and a very professional guide - Smashing! Did Ghyll scrambling with 4 kids, Mark was very patient and reassuring. Everyone said the activity was their holiday highlight and wanted to do it again. Might have to... read more try a more challenging course next time! Many thanks