Locus Gear Khufu and inner tent first look.

Rants and raves of just another old outdoor fart! February 18, 2015. Is it spring or is it a gap in winter? Dont think the weather can decide either! December 7, 2014. That age-old question asked by dumbasses! 8220;why do you climb mountains? I have though a lot when I read about people doing crazy adventure, what would my answer be? After 6 months or more of working on DofE Expeditions and MT Courses. The thought of going back to the hills was sometimes a distant one in some ways! Leaving the track at t.

As mentioned in my previous post I wanted to look at participating in an introductory climbing course. The reason is to improve my basic rope skills and climbing skills to help aid in my mountaineering course next February and, going forward, hopefully in the Alps. I chose Peak Mountaineering due to online reviews. Monday, 1 August 2016. Our Introductory Rock Climbing Course suits tho.

Not any Scotsman of course and certainly not one wandering aimlessly down the high street in Alloa on a Saturday afternoon. Nope, blame that Michael Thompson, him of scottishmountaineer. Then Mike tagged me on faceache. Some sort of chain mail thingy.

Monday, 25 May 2015. Keen For An Evening Stroll. The other day I decided to go out for an evening bimble, as I am travelling up and down to Aberdeen lately I decided I would catch Mount Keen on the way to Glasgow. I went in from the south from Glen Esk, the route on Walk Highlands. Looked simple and a incline was fairly gradual. It was a clear and warm night and the track was obvious so it made for easy navigation. Once I got a f.

Hiking and backpacking in the mountains of Scotland. As well as being a self-confessed. This site features a collection of illustrated trip reports. Covering day hikes and wild camping trips in the mountains; my own lightweight gear lists. For different seasons; and a number of articles on books, gear and technology.