Some climbing accidents just happen. You might just be unlucky, and be in the wrong place at the wrong time. But many accidents are caused by human error, and are therefore avoidable. Never be complacent and think that you won’t make a mistake. If you are climbing with someone you don't know well, following a pre-climb checklist can literally be a life-saver.
Read MoreIf you're a climber, you've almost certainly found yourself wishing you knew just a little bit more about how to get out of a sticky situation. Maybe you've been sea cliff climbing, and your second has fallen off on a tricky overhang. Without a basic knowledge of how to escape the system, you could find yourself in a really difficult situation.
Read MoreThe Arc’teryx Lakeland Revival is now in its fourth year, and each time it has been a little bit different to the year before. It is the brainchild of Arc’teryx athlete Katy Whittaker, and the idea started after chatting to outdoor shop staff in the Lake District...
Read MoreI often use Stickle Barn crag in the Langdale valley for Single Pitch Award courses, but on Sunday it was our venue for a day of learning to lead. Dad and daughter team, Tim and Kirsten Bishop, have been out with us several times before, and it is great to see their progression each time they come back.
Read MoreLast year I had the privilege of working in Iran, and I wrote about that trip in these blog posts:
Skiing in Iran, 8th-28th February 2016
The Many Faces of Iran
Reflections on Iran
Iran: A Skier's Journey
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