Fun Activities Near Ambleside – Lake District
Stickle ghyll, Langdale - Fun Activities Near Ambleside Fun Activities Near Ambleside The Lake District is currently basking under bright blue skies and a big orange orb, otherwise known as the Sun! The rock is warm & dry, the gorges have low, but good water levels, and many folk aerate enjoying these stella conditions. We… Continue reading Fun Activities Near Ambleside – Lake District
Fine climbing in Borrowdale and Langdale – Lake District
Steep moves on pitch 2 of Slip Knot We've managed to spend quite a lot of time rock climbing over the last week or so. It's certainly been a lot of fun, and along with that has been a significant element of CPD, so time well spent.An afternoon at Shepherds crag in Borrowdale started things… Continue reading Fine climbing in Borrowdale and Langdale – Lake District
Lake District Adventure Days – A Medley of Fun Adventures
Fun scrambling in the waterfalls & cascades of Stickle ghyll - Lake District Adventure Days Lake District Adventure Days It's been a super busy day here in the Lake District. The good weather and Bank holiday has brought many people out to enjoy the beautiful landscape here. The Arc'teryx revival weekend is in full… Continue reading Lake District Adventure Days – A Medley of Fun Adventures
Best Rock Climbs in the Lake District – It has to be Gimmer
Looking towards the South-East face of Gimmer crag - Home to the best rock climbs in the Lake District The Best Rock Climbs in the Lake District The Lake District has been basking in the sun yet again, we could definitely get used to this. I have been climbing with fellow outdoor instructor Nick, who… Continue reading Best Rock Climbs in the Lake District – It has to be Gimmer
Rock climbing near Keswick – Gowder crag, Borrowdale….hmmm not quite a gem
Anna on the traverse pitch of Fool's Paradise - Rock climbing near Keswick Rock climbing near Keswick - Gowder crag, Borrowdale After a morning spent working at a warm & sunny Hodge Close quarry, Coniston, I dashed up to Borrowdale to meet Anna for an afternoon of rock climbing. Our plan was to climb at… Continue reading Rock climbing near Keswick – Gowder crag, Borrowdale….hmmm not quite a gem
Lake District Rainy Day Activities – Scrambling on The Bell and more fun adventures
Initial section of Low Water Beck - Lake District Rainy Day Activities Lake District Rainy Day Activities - Scrambling on The Bell and into Low Water Beck This afternoon we've been out exploring new ways to introduce others to rock scrambling on The Bell. Following on from this we explored the scrambling potential of Low… Continue reading Lake District Rainy Day Activities – Scrambling on The Bell and more fun adventures
Borrowdale Rock Climbing – The Classic of Corvus on Raven crag
A sunny approach walk to Raven crag today - Borrowdale Rock Climbing Borrowdale Rock Climbing We've been back out on the crags again today. This time in the Borrowdale valley and climbing a classic and very well known route, Corvus on Raven crag. Corvus is a top quality mountaineering route set high above the valley… Continue reading Borrowdale Rock Climbing – The Classic of Corvus on Raven crag
Duddon Valley Adventure Days – Wallowbarrow crag: The number 1 crag in the Duddon valley
Me topping out at Wallowbarrow crag - Duddon valley adventure days Duddon Valley Adventure Days Today the weather was kinder to us. Dry all day and with only light winds. This gave us dry rock and high enough temperatures to enjoy rock climbing again, yippee! Being cautious, we stayed in the valley and chose Wallowbarrow… Continue reading Duddon Valley Adventure Days – Wallowbarrow crag: The number 1 crag in the Duddon valley
Rope skills for scrambling and easy climbs – Raven Crag Lake District
Enjoying super grippy rock even on a damp day - Rope skills for scrambling Today we've had a short session at the delightful Raven crag in Yewdale. This is a venue we frequently use to introduce people to the fun of rock scrambling here in the Lake District. Our agenda was different today, this was… Continue reading Rope skills for scrambling and easy climbs – Raven Crag Lake District
White Ghyll Edge rock scramble, Langdale
Descending into the Langdale valley - White Ghyll Edge White Ghyll Edge - Scrambling CPD day We are constantly looking for ways to improve our skill set to ensure our clients experience 1st class days in the mountains. Today we were joined by fellow outdoor instructor Kelly who has similar goals. Our route followed the… Continue reading White Ghyll Edge rock scramble, Langdale
Napes Needle – Mountaineering day on Great Gable
Threading Napes Needle Napes Needle Today we've enjoyed a mountaineering day of the highest quality. Great Gable and the Napes is the spiritual birthplace of traditional rock climbing here in the UK and holds a special place in many climbers' hearts, including mine. With a reasonable forecast, we set off from Seathwaite, in the Borrowdale… Continue reading Napes Needle – Mountaineering day on Great Gable
Outdoor Activities for Families – Lake District: Fun adventures in the great outdoors
Looking down the Langdale valley from Scout crags - Outdoor Activities for Families Outdoor Activities for Families Easter holidays are upon us and it's nice and busy here in the Lake District. We've been out on a Family Adventure day with a family from Reading. Experiencing the Lake District for the first time and making… Continue reading Outdoor Activities for Families – Lake District: Fun adventures in the great outdoors
Gorge Walking near Ambleside – Stickle Ghyll, Langdale on a perfect sunny day
Gorge Walking near Ambleside Gorge Walking near Ambleside - Stickle Ghyll This weekend we were back in Stickle Ghyll, Langdale for fun filled morning of Gorge Scrambling. As part of her birthday celebrations, Linda wanted to introduce family and friends to this amazing activity and brought along 17 willing folk for the initiation. Yes there… Continue reading Gorge Walking near Ambleside – Stickle Ghyll, Langdale on a perfect sunny day
Pinnacle Ridge, St. Sunday Crag
A rare one of me. Photo courtesy of Joe Fender Today I've been out with Joe, enjoying one of Lakelands finest rock scrambles. Pinnacle Ridge on St. Sunday crag.Joe has an agenda, he has a Himalayan expedition coming up in just over 2 weeks, so is super keen to increase fitness and stamina in preparation… Continue reading Pinnacle Ridge, St. Sunday Crag
Adventure Days in Ambleside – Fun filled Family Adventure Day in nearby Langdale
Learning new skills - how to tie in with a re-threaded 'figure of 8' knot - Adventure Days in Ambleside Adventure Days in Ambleside The Easter holidays are here at last and yesterday was a busy day for us with Mark taking a big group ghyll scrambling in the morning whilst I ran one of… Continue reading Adventure Days in Ambleside – Fun filled Family Adventure Day in nearby Langdale
Team Building day, Peak District
All kitted up and ready to Abseil Returning clients Cardinal Maritime were out with us enjoying the wonderful weather yesterday. Great to welcome you back and meet more of the team.In order to keep travelling time to a minimum for the Manchester/Stockport based team, we ran this team building day at Windgather Rocks in the… Continue reading Team Building day, Peak District
Sea cliffs of North Wales – Gogarth
The Gogarth experience Earlier this week I had a quick dash over to Snowdonia to meet up with good friend and fellow outdoor instructor, Vicky. The plan being to get plenty of rock climbing done, including routes and crags not previously visited.The weather was relatively kind, albeit with a very chilly breeze!Day one became a… Continue reading Sea cliffs of North Wales – Gogarth
Early season rock climbing, Lake District
Nick leading the crux pitch of Holly Tree Direct, Raven crag Glorious sunshine has been warming the rock here in the Lake District. I even heard myself mutter 'This could be Hot Rock' it's so warm! The Andesite, Rhyolite, and Tufa rock of the Langdale valley is a delight to climb on, even more so… Continue reading Early season rock climbing, Lake District
Rock Climbing near Ambleside – Scrambles and easy climbs in the Langdale valley
Mark setting off on the first section of the East ridge of Harrison Stickle - Rock Climbing near Ambleside Rock Climbing near Ambleside Yesterday I had been leading a walk over the Langdale Pikes and we included Jacks Rake into the itinerary, which was lovely. And today i'm back in Langdale, this time for a… Continue reading Rock Climbing near Ambleside – Scrambles and easy climbs in the Langdale valley
Wear a Helmet when Rock Climbing – Increasing personal safety…. helmets!
Everyone wearing a helmet and still looking great. Bernie ridge traverse - Wear a helmet when rock climbing Wear a Helmet when Rock Climbing - Increasing personal safety.... helmets! A few days ago I had made a note to write a short article about safety whilst climbing, with the focus being on wearing a helmet… Continue reading Wear a Helmet when Rock Climbing – Increasing personal safety…. helmets!
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