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Climbing And Scrambling In The Wadi Rum Desert
By Susan Vittery on 04/05/2010 19:55:29
Looking for a new climbing destination? Wadi Rum in Jordan offers sandstone galore and camel transport to the start of the route!
relatively new on the scene, so lots of routes haven’t been climbed many times before. If you’re in pioneering spirit but not about to set your own routes just yet, this comes pretty close at times.Favourite routes1. Gentle scramblingBe warned that even
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BMC Hill Walking Lectures Announced
By Susan on 30/11/2006 09:33:40
The BMC's next lecture tour takes in scrambling, navigation, route finding, weather, and other summer hill walking essentials, in January and February next year ...
- Aylestone School, HerefordMonday 5th February - University of College, LondonTuesday 6th February - University of LeedsWednesday 7th February - University of Central Lancashire, PenrithAll lectures start at 18:45 and finish at 21:00 at a cost of £7 per
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Raichle Women's Mt Envy Boot Reviewed
By Susan on 20/08/2008 10:08:47
A Via Ferrata boot with a taste for scrambling and crampons too...
Raichle Women’s Mt Envy GTX Boots Tested Price: £160.00 Weight: 1330 grammes (size 5.5) Features: Nubuck leather upper, Gore-Tex lining, Vibram Mulax sole unit
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The Week In Pics
By Susan on 08/10/2007 10:39:21
Rock art, scrambling in Spain, and some really wild camping hit the gallery ...
Rock art, scrambling in Spain, and some really wild camping hit the gallery this week, plus much much more...Ben A'anFirst, a trip north - not if you live on Shetland, obviously - for a view from the top of Ben A'an. It takes in Loch Katrine
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Keswick Mountain Festival Incoming
By Susan Vittery on 11/05/2010 19:59:12
Gear testing, lectures, photography, guided walks and scrambles and, erm, dinner in a mine are all part of Keswick Mountain Festival next week.
Party can be yours for a mere £11.50.Full social programme detailsAnd more …There’s plenty more where all of that came from, including gear testing from the likes of Salomon and Red Chilli, gear shopping, a special bike night for two wheel devotees
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OM Gallery Dog, Dizzy, Dies
By Susan on 23/09/2009 20:46:56
After fourteen years, and many British summits, Marcus Crompton’s dog says goodbye …
by many a fellow walker. Dizzy even developed the sport of canine scrambling, after a successful start on Moel Siabod. Scramble routes on Striding Edge, Crinkle Crags, and Jack’s Rake all proved to be well within his four-legged stride. He will, of course
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OM Lakes Meet - Walks, Test Gear, And Freebies
By Susan on 05/09/2006 12:03:03
Join us at Fisherground, Eskdale, from 15th to 17th September, to try out GPS systems, win mapping software, buy cut-price clothing, and generally spend time out walking with those friendly faces from OM.
STOP PRESS - VENUE CHANGEPlease note that the campsite has been changed to HollinsFarm. See thisarticle for full details.This is just a reminder that the next OM weekend meet is taking place at Fisherground, Eskale from 15th to 17th September
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Merrell Jam Approach Shoes Tested
By Susan on 25/06/2007 16:39:36
An approach shoe for climbers on a tea break, and the steeper moments in the hills.
depth, Vibram® Approach™ Sole/TC5+ rubber, men’s sizes: 7-12,13,14,15, women’s sizes: 5-10,11. What's It For?The Merrell Jam made its first appearance late last winter, in both men's and women's versions, and it's designed primarily as a
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Ellis Brigham Test Day A Winner
By Susan on 20/09/2006 09:45:58
Ellis Brigham held their first public gear testing day last Saturday in the worst possible conditions for testing waterproof jackets - glorious sunshine:-)
Brigham called in the services of four experienced guides, from Plas Y Brenin and elsewhere, to take us all out for a scramble up Tryfan in our test gear. We weren't complaining.The options included grade one and three (/VDiff!) scramble routes, so all
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Climber Dies In Snowdonia Fall
By Susan Vittery on 10/05/2010 19:17:30
Another busy weekend for Mountain Rescue teams in Scotland and North Wales ...
It’s been another busy weekend for Mountain Rescue teams around the country, with two casualties in the last few days.The Beeb are reporting that an experienced climber was killed in Snowdonia when he was scrambling in Cwm Cneifion in the Ogwen
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