[GUEST POST] There has never been a better time to be baking. Be it bread, brownies, flapjacks or anything else you feel like throwing together and putting in the oven, baking is a way of being creative, providing an ideal opportunity to share your inventions with others, both on the hill or left on the doorstep of your neighbour alike.
Read More[GUEST POST] Welcome to the Plog Blog! Anne and Chris invited me to write this guest blog after I responded to their call to their online community for pictures of adventures, micro and macro, to include in their monthly newsletter. I sent a picture of Elli and me plogging - perhaps it was the big cheesy grins or the marigolds that caught their eye.
Read MoreWe all have our rucksack-packing habits, and our go-to kit that is familiar and reliable. Not having to make any decisions when you’re getting ready to head out into the mountains saves time and effort. But it’s good from time to time to try out new things, especially if someone recommends a bit of kit that they really like. Here are seven things that I always take with me in my rucksack, and why I like them.
Read MoreAccording to Merriam-Webster, risk is “the possibility of loss or injury, or someone or something that creates or suggests a hazard.” As a society we are becoming increasingly risk-adverse, but any mountain adventure involves risk to some degree. It can be argued that taking risks can add to the enjoyment and sense of achievement. So how do we decide what is acceptable risk-taking? These ten principles have been adapted from the Authorised Professional Practice of the College of Policing.
Read MoreWhen Anne asked me to write this post my first thought was "Great. I'd love to do this." This was quickly followed self-doubt; I'm no expert naturalist or photographer. I'm an aspirant Mountain Leader, and in my trips into the hills I've had plenty of enjoyment learning about the plants and animals I've seen. Four out of five of these things were seen in one weekend, so there's a lot out there if you keep your eyes open. All the photos were taken in the Lake District, three of them on one of Chris's suggested quality mountain days, and two on other walks preparing for Mountain Leader assessment.
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