Mountaineering Skills

19/08/2024

Fantastic day yesterday with colleagues from at Creag na h-Eighe.

31/07/2024

Amazing sunset and light up on Meall nan Tarmachan last night!

27/06/2024

https://www.waymarkadventures.scot/post/when-does-trying-to-help-women-not-help-women?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2wqhi_v_5ojtNWu5d7cEBpHO_d3I_EwpJNhiB_fPiFdwmIjZ0kZEq7td4_aem_AABUGKTn3cdloKHLxyFRsw

Over the past week, social media has been the platform for a number of very heated debates about the safety of women in the hills. The trigger? An article that intends to act as a guide for how men should treat women in the hills. Whilst I am sure the intent behind this article is good, it made me w...

12/05/2024

Fantastic second day of - as experienced indoor lead climbers the climbers quickly got the hang of threading the lower-offs and abseiling at Bennybeg last week.

Today, at Kirriemuir we consolidated the skills from day one, and had a play with .climbing clip stick which they also got the hang of super quick. We also looked at how to problem solve and how to avoid problems in the first place!

Search 'mountain training rock skills learn to lead' for a full syllabus of what was covered on the course.

Bravo to the climbers, excelling in every aspect, look forward to seeing you both out as independent climbers at the crags soon.

05/05/2024

29/04/2024

Great conditions for our learn to lead trad climbing course last weekend. We almost had both Rosyth and Kips crags to ourselves, surprising with the sunny conditions.

All three climbers made great progress and are now tasked with getting out climbing more to consolidate what they've learned and avoid the dreaded skill fade.

Get in touch if you'd like to learn to lead trad or sport climbing in sunny Scotland!

09/02/2024

NEW IN-RESORT TOURING ROUTES

Working with Snowsport Scotland, Club , STAG (Scottish Touring Access Group), The Association of Scottish Ski Areas, @ and FATMAP , Ski Centre have identified two routes through the ski centre to help walkers, ski-tourers & splitboarders find their way safely through the ski-area.

The routes are designed for both the novice and expert alike, and offer an efficient journey toward the most popular surrounding backcountry areas, whilst avoiding traffic conflicts with downhill skiers and resort operations. One particular issue for ski centres, are winter walkers accessing the mountains via the ski-lift tow tracks, the resultant “postholing” can cause irreparable damage to the tracks and the impacting the lifts ability to run.

To help avoid this and similar issues, and with input of the other partners involved, the ski-area have been able to identify two routes for tourers and walkers who wish to transit through the ski centre. These routes will hopefully allow those unfamiliar with the area to move safely through it, and both come with the support of Ski-Patrol, should you need assistance.

The advice is also located in the Mountaineering Scotland snowsports touring code for walkers and tourers - https://www.mountaineering.scot/activities/snowsports-touring/code

The two routes are linked below, but before you click these links, please see the bottom of this post for our FREE FATMAP subscription offer for registered Snowsport Scotland coaches, leaders and instructors.

Cairnwell Route - https://fatmap.com/routeid/3615986/glenshee-cairnwell-touring-route?fmid=cp

Glas Maol route - https://fatmap.com/routeid/3615965/glenshee-glas-maol-route?fmid=cp

For backcountry commencing their activity at the ski-centres please be considerate when taking advantage of facilities. Glenshee have put together a superb page of information highlighting what’s on offer at Glenshee and their steps to accommodate backcountry skier and snowboarders - https://www.ski-glenshee.co.uk/Ski-Touring

As part of Snowsport Scotland’s collaboration with Fatmap, we have secured an offer whereby our professional workforce of coaches leaders and instructors can gain free use of the FATMAP App. To take advantage of this offer, simply head to FATMAP Pro-Access and complete the form detailing your qualification held with Snowsport Scotland.

For info on how to get started with Fatmap check out their guide here -https://about.fatmap.com/journal-digest/the-complete-guide-to-getting-started-with-fatmap

04/02/2024

This weekend I was working for in the - day 1 was personal movement skills on steep ground and snow anchors, day 2 brought those skills into a context with a long stretcher lower requiring multiple belay with linked anchors.

Bravo to the team members who took part despite the challenging conditions 👏👍👍💯

09/12/2023

November was all about ... Lots of days out helping people to not get lost!

Nice to have some days where the visibility was poor enough to put the skills to the test.

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31/10/2023

Excellent couple of days with .uhi students on the course.

To find some milder temperatures for our overnight camp we headed to the .

Day 1 we summited Beinn Narnain, Beinn Ime, Ben Arthur (the Cobbler) with loads of navigation practice and learning throughout the day and into the night (we started late to ensure we'd have some night practice).

Day 2 was shorter and mainly involved not getting blown over by the wind on Ben Donich, we still found time for loads of learning including emergency procedures and more navigation.

Massive thanks to letting us in to see their base and answering the students questions.

19/09/2023

Tickets available now - climb & a film at UHI Perth on 8th November... 😎

The BRIT ROCK FILM TOUR is back for 2023! 🧗 Our Outdoor Education Team are hosting within the 📍UHI Perth Climbing Centre on 📅Wednesday 8 November! You can expect a stunning line-up of the UK’s best climbing and adventure films, capturing an array of hardcore action, pioneering spirit and some proper madness.

Make an evening of it and enjoy complementary use of the and Walls in our Academy of Sport and Wellbeing, UHI Perth between ⌚4.30pm and 6.30pm.

Films to start promptly at ⌚1900hrs in the 📍Brahan Lecture Theatre

🔗For film information and booking, head to Ticket Source: https://bit.ly/48juSTy
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26/08/2023

04/07/2023

Nothing to do with mountaineering, but just had a light bulb moment... Campsite shower button keep turning off too fast?

Solution, simply strap your around the button and shower away! Can also be used to time your shower although I didn't feel the need to do that!

Guessing this wasn't part of their original design process but the excellent fabric strap keeps the shower on just as well as it keeps the watch on your wrist!

Now trying to think of other genius uses for it!

28/06/2023

Watch this space for Mountain Training skills courses in cental Scotland. 😎

🙌 We’re excited to announce our Skills Course partnership with outdoor retailers Cotswold Outdoor and Snow+Rock. The partnership reflects our shared values of inspiring people to get outside, with the right skills and the right kit to explore the great outdoors safely.

Our Hill & Mountain Skills and Rock Skills courses are designed for new and developing hill walkers and rock climbers, covering all the essential techniques for a lifetime of independent adventures. In-store experts at Cotswold Outdoor and Snow+Rock are perfectly placed to offer advice and guidance to help people choose the right clothing and equipment for them, before, during or after a course.

🥾 As part of the partnership, Cotswold Outdoor and Snow+Rock are pleased to offer all Skills Course participants 15% discount in-store and online. Details about how to claim the discount are available through approved course providers.

If you’re interested in booking a course, dates, prices and provider details can be found on our website.

30/05/2023

The Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) is the representative body for professionally qualified Mountaineering and Climbing Instructors in the UK and Ireland.

Our members work in a wide range of environments from indoor climbing walls to sea cliffs and mountain crags and are experts in their craft.

By hiring one of our members, you’re ensuring your instructor is professional, passionate and a committed climber whose depth of experience and expertise will give you the very best chance of achieving your goals. You’re in good hands!

26/05/2023

Had a great week introducing some students to at Cummingston, perfect conditions at the Costa del Moray 👌

15/05/2023

Met a lovely bunch of aspiring this weekend working for Climb When Youre Ready on the Mountain Training Climbing Wall Instructor training course. Day 1 at The Glasgow Climbing Centre and day 2 The Climbing Academy Glasgow Prop Store.

Now they get to do the fun 'consolidation' period before assessment where they get to do lots of climbs and observe and assist in lots of different climbing sessions.

👍 Enjoy!

07/05/2023