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Expeditions, Navigation, Guided Walks and Trekking

Derwent Edge on Rememberance Sunday and Kinder Downfall recovery from the party.

Dick pulled the curtain back, opened the window wide (he does like the fresh air) and there it was, a clear blue sky. Our room in Edale Hostel looked back … Continue reading

November 13, 2014

Finally complete, my Welsh 3,000’s. Y Garn and Elidr Fawr

It looked like I was going to be laid up for a long while, my operation keeping me from the high mountains for many months. So I set off to … Continue reading

September 5, 2014

Look what can happen if your navigation goes wrong. Family rescued after major night-time search on Kinder Scout

Five mountain rescue teams mounted a major search for a family lost at night on the Peak District’s highest hill. Edale Mountain Rescue Team joined colleagues from the Buxton, Kinder … Continue reading

April 24, 2014

The end of the road for Ordnance Survey? | Books | The Guardian

Great Article on Ordnance Survey, Maps and Navigation. The end of the road for Ordnance Survey? | Books | The Guardian.

April 23, 2014

Introduction to Map Reading, 1 Day Skills Course. West Pennine Moors and Peak District

If you are new to walking in the countryside or have always followed a guide-book, this one-day hands-on course will equip you with the skills to safely navigate paths and … Continue reading

March 4, 2014

Mountain Training – Hill and Mountain Skills

Mountain Training is launching two new personal skills courses for new and improving hill walkers on 1st April, 2014. I will be delivering these courses over 2014, through a activity … Continue reading

February 20, 2014 · 1 Comment

Mountain and Hill Navigation Skills 2 Day Courses – Lakes and Peak District

During these couple of days, we will combine a walk in wild country with learning navigation skills and techniques. Then we practice the useful methods that will ensure you are … Continue reading

February 20, 2014 · 1 Comment

5 Nicaragua Volcanoes in 5 Days Trek (part II)

Back now from family holiday in Kenya and a great wild-camping expedition in the Lake District. Time to finish the story of my trek across volcanoes in Nicaragua. After our “death … Continue reading

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