Team building days – Lake District
Rock scrambling on Raven crag This week we've been joined by teams from Windermere based Alertacall, for their staff days out / team building activities.These have proved to be a lot of fun, and this week was more of it. Rock Scrambling being the chosen activity, this was new for most of the team. The… Continue reading Team building days – Lake District
Helvellyn Striding Edge – Shapely, dramatic, and fantastically fun
Helvellyn Striding Edge Helvellyn Striding Edge This week the Lake District is being blessed with amazing weather conditions on the mountains. Perfect for an ascent of Helvellyn via the fabulous Striding Edge. I met with Jayne at the Helvellyn YHA above Glenridding. Walking from here skips out the initial slog up the road from the… Continue reading Helvellyn Striding Edge – Shapely, dramatic, and fantastically fun
Rock climbing courses all weekend – Lake District
Pitch 2 of Middlefell Buttress It's been a busy weekend on the crags and the weather has been on our side too.On Saturday I was working for Kendal Mountaineering Services, helping out with a 'learn to lead' trad climbing course. Rasheed & Becca who have been climbing indoors for quite a while and climbed a… Continue reading Rock climbing courses all weekend – Lake District
Team building days Lake District – Lingmoor Fell challenge
Lingmoor Fell summit with Langdale Pikes in the background - Team Building Days Lake District Team building days Lake District This week we welcomed back Malcolm Hollis and their clients. Having spent the morning getting to grips with off-roading at Kanku, this afternoon was all about having a good chat - Networking - whilst out… Continue reading Team building days Lake District – Lingmoor Fell challenge
Scrambles and easy rock climbs in the Lake District
The initial pitch of Route 2 at Tarn crag, Langdale Yesterday I had been joined by Sharnie & Kurt from Essex. Having visited the Lakes and climbed with us a couple of years ago, both had now got the climbing bug, fantastic!The plan was to climb all day, but heavy rain suggested that might not… Continue reading Scrambles and easy rock climbs in the Lake District
Learning to lead – Rock climbing course, Lake District
Lead climbing on Raven crag, Langdale The date has just popped up as I started to write this blog, wow can't believe September is here already! Good news is, September usually turns out to be a great month for rock climbing here in the Lake District, let's hope this one is too.Earlier this week I… Continue reading Learning to lead – Rock climbing course, Lake District
Ullswater Walks – Beda Fell
Ullswater Walks Ullswater Walks - Beda Fell This is definitely near the top of my list for favourite Lake District walks, full of variety and one where you can escape the crowds for part of the walk. We started from the White Lion at Patterdale, taking the path up to Boredale Hause. Mickey and Vicky… Continue reading Ullswater Walks – Beda Fell
Rock climbing courses Lake District – The best place in the world to learn new skills
Jo on the 3rd pitch of Original route, Raven crag Rock Climbing Courses Lake District It's been another busy week here in the Lakes, and the sun has been showing itself which has made being outdoors and on rock even more pleasant. We have been joined by Jo Bradshaw, for a 'trad' rock climbing course,… Continue reading Rock climbing courses Lake District – The best place in the world to learn new skills
Gimmer crag Langdale – An Absolutely Magnificent Place
Helen on the 1st pitch of Oliversons variation and Lyons crawl - Gimmer Crag Langdale Gimmer Crag Langdale A cracking day out on the finest of Lakeland crags today, Gimmer crag Langdale, the jewel of Langdale rock climbing and quite rightly so. This magnificent crag is set high above the valley floor, just below the… Continue reading Gimmer crag Langdale – An Absolutely Magnificent Place
Cathedral Quarry Abseil – The Best Abseil Venue in the Lake District
Aidan's strength is needed to stop the quarry falling down - Cathedral Quarry Abseil Cathedral Quarry Abseil On Friday we welcomed back the Scottish Fire Cadets from the Dumbarton area of Glasgow. Really great to see you all again and thank goodness we had dry weather this time! We began the day with a walk… Continue reading Cathedral Quarry Abseil – The Best Abseil Venue in the Lake District
Scout Crags Langdale – A Trio of perfectly formed crags
Jayne at the top of the climb - Scout Crags Langdale Scout Crags Langdale These rock outcrops are perched on the hillside just prior to reaching The New Dungeon Ghyll - this means they are super convenient and so easy to reach. Warm, dry conditions have returned to the Lake District, just in time for Jayne's… Continue reading Scout Crags Langdale – A Trio of perfectly formed crags
Navigation course – Lake District
Mountain navigation is an area many people find tricky to grasp, but it needn't be. The skills are straightforward, but need regular practice to keep them sharp.Today was about sharpening those skills for Lynda who is preparing for a navigation assessment at the end of the month. We used the Tilberthwaite fells and covered: Contour interpretation;… Continue reading Navigation course – Lake District
Lead Climbing Course Lake District – refreshing skills on the amazing crags of the Lake District
Top of Brown Slabs, Shepherds crag, Borrowdale - Lead Climbing Course Lake District Lead Climbing Course Lake District Out on the Borrowdale crags with a couple of local friends today. We had in mind to climb a few classics with me leading, but this changed after a chat on the journey North. Erja would get… Continue reading Lead Climbing Course Lake District – refreshing skills on the amazing crags of the Lake District
Fun family activities – Lake District
Inspecting our 'zip line' before testing it out Yesterday me and fellow outdoor instructor Dawn headed over to Tilberthwaite for a recce day for upcoming activities we have planned.First up was to find a suitable location for a 'zip wire' - somewhere good for young children. It didn't take us long to have it all… Continue reading Fun family activities – Lake District
Guided rock climbing Ambleside – Raven Crag delivers another top quality day
Roger eyeing up the next move on Original Route, Raven crag, Langdale - Guided rock climbing Ambleside Guided rock climbing Ambleside On Friday we had a return to wonderful sunshine here in the Lake District. I was out Rock climbing with Roger. We began the day at Upper Scout crag, climbing routes 1 & 2… Continue reading Guided rock climbing Ambleside – Raven Crag delivers another top quality day
Gorge walking – Lake District
High water levels in Stickle ghyll, Langdale On Thursday both me & Kate were enjoying time in Stickle Ghyll, Langdale. Overnight rain had brought the water level very high, making even the simplest sections of gorge very challenging. Conditions like this are brilliant, the sound and power of water is wonderful and to negotiate a… Continue reading Gorge walking – Lake District
Rock climbing – Langdale
Helen on the final pitch of Original Route, Raven crag Climbers on Mendes, Raven crag After a morning spent over in the lovely Yewdale valley, enjoying the Raven crag scramble, our afternoon has been spent on another Raven crag, the one in Langdale. So many Raven crags, so confusing!I was climbing with Helen who was… Continue reading Rock climbing – Langdale
Team Building Lake District – 1st class day full of fun challenges in beautiful surroundings
Team Building Lake District Stickle Ghyll Scramble Abseiling at Hodge Close Quarry - Team Building Lake District Team Building Lake District The weekend brought more fine weather and we were out making the most of it. On Saturday with a 12 strong team from Manchester based Cardinal Maritime joining us for a 'team building day'… Continue reading Team Building Lake District – 1st class day full of fun challenges in beautiful surroundings
Rock climbing skills course – Lake District
When one doesn't fit, try two! Abseiling using an Italian hitch and Prussik On Wednesday we welcomed back the Pearson family from Cambridgeshire, enjoying an Adventure day on Pike O'Blisco. Rock climbing and scrambling our way to the summit. Views from the top were spectacularly good and the weather perfect.And for Thursday I was out… Continue reading Rock climbing skills course – Lake District
Family Activities Lake District – Tilberthwaite Ghyll Scramble is a wonderful all weather activity
Daisy & Ben getting showered in Tilberthwaite Ghyll - Family Activities Lake District Family Activities Lake District It's been such a fun, action packed week, and mostly with good weather. On Tuesday I was out with the Carey family, back for their 3rd year of activities with us 🙂 We began the day at Tilberthwaite… Continue reading Family Activities Lake District – Tilberthwaite Ghyll Scramble is a wonderful all weather activity
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