FAQ Series: Kit for Alpinism

Here we put together a kit list of equipment and clothing that will be useful as a starting point for any of our meets or trips.

Alpine SkillsKate OwenJune 22, 2020FAQs, Kit, Glacier Travel, Layering system Comment

Romsdalhorn - Norway

Provided by Louise Kennedy

Favourite Alpine RoutesLouise KennedyJune 19, 2020Rock Climbing, Romsdal, Norway Comment

The Matterhorn with Adele Pennington

Two best friends, a special birthday and the Matterhorn. Adele Pennington shares her story ‘Two Girls in a Van’ with us and talks us through preparing for, and climbing, the Matterhorn.

Alpine StoriesKate OwenJune 19, 2020Matterhorn, Saas Fee, Via Ferrata, AcclimatisationComment

Wadi Rum with Katie Keeley

Join Katie Keeley for adventures in Wadi Rum - sandstone, scrambles and camels.

Alpine StoriesLouise KennedyJune 12, 2020wadi rum, desert climbingComment

Alpine Adventures with Children with Helen Teasdale

Helen Teasdale shares her experiences taking her son Ollie on Alpine Adventures from an early age. Join us to hear about choosing sensible objectives, the best places to base your family adventures and the adventures Ollie and Teddy have had before turning 13!

Alpine StoriesKate OwenJune 6, 2020Alpine Adventures with Children, Wiwannihorn, Dix Hut, Arolla, Evolene, Pointe PerceeComment

Developing your Alpine Climbing Career with Kath James

Kath James, Senior Instructor at Plas Y Brenin, shares her journey through Alpine Climbing - from early beginnings with many lessons learnt, to succeeding on big bucket list routes. Join Kath as she shares her top tips about different areas and ideas for ‘trainer alpinism’.

Passion for the Pulk with Iona Pawson

Iona Pawson, Mountaineering Instructor, International Mountain Leader and Ski Instructor, shares her passion for ski touring and mountaineering expeditions. From the steep slopes of Mount Logan in Canada to glacier traverses and unclimbed peaks in Sweden and Norway, Iona tells us her top tips for expedition skiing and living.

Alpine StoriesLouise KennedyMay 26, 2020ski mountaineering, ski touring, Mount Logan, Sweden, Lyngen AlpsComment

Grand Courses with Lou Reynolds

Trainee British Mountain Guide Lou Reynolds shares 6 Grand Courses and her top 10 tips that she has learnt over her Alpine Apprenticeship. Grand Courses are Alpine routes that are more than 500m long, usually complex and committing and require full variety of skills to reach a large peak.

Alpine StoriesLizzie Barile-PageMay 18, 2020 Comment

Cerro Torre - Via dei Ragni

Provided by Priti Wright

Favourite Alpine RoutesKate OwenMay 12, 2020Patagonia, Cerro Torre

Adventures with Four-Legged Friends

Lucy Foster and Stan share their top tips on how to take your four legged adventure buddy scrambling

Alpine SkillsKate OwenMay 12, 2020Scrambling, Dogs Comment

Developing Alpine Skills in the UK

Before heading out to The Big Hills for your summer trip, work on your Alpine Skills in the UK. Includes online and literacy resources.

Alpine SkillsKate OwenMay 12, 2020Scrambling, Alpine Prep, Resources

Undiscovered Arctic with Tamsin Gay

In this episode of Alpine Stories with Tamsin Gay, she entertains us with both funny stories and valuable lessons from her experience guiding TV celebrities up an unclimbed peak on the East Coast of Greenland.

Alpine StoriesLizzie Barile-PageMay 11, 2020 Comments

A Patagonian Love Story with Silvia Loreggian

The first in our series of inspiring online talks. Climbing adventures in Patagonia with Italian Mountain Guide Silvia Loreggian. It’s a beautiful talk with great pictures and practical advice on summiting Fitz Roy.

Alpine StoriesLouise KennedyMay 3, 2020Comment