News, Articles and Trip Reports
Avalanche Categories
Taking a general look at the avalanche catagories and avalanche size ratings.
Winter Climbing Grades
Adrian Nelhams sheds some light on the Scottish winter, mixed and water ice grading systems.
Alpine Grades
Alpine grades, and taking a look at the complexities of grading an alpine route
Summer Climbing Grade Comparisons
A brief explanation of the main climbing grades used in the UK
Helping you plan your Alpine Goals
Give thought to the level of experience and ability you have now. Choose an ISM course or alpine summit that…
Planning for the winter
Autumn marks a season of change. The darker nights’ drawing in allow us to reflect on our past climbing season.
Canadian Ice Climbing
Enjoy flicking through some of my 'Canadian Ice Climbing' images below
Summer Newsletter 2020
Our latest newsletter is out now. Please click the link below to read all the latest information.
On-sighting - Tips and Techniques
Verb - To climb a route that you’ve not climbed before, leading it from bottom to top without resting or…
Red-Pointing - Tips and techniques
Verb - To climb a route from bottom to top cleanly without any artificial rests such as sitting on the…
Reflecting on my winter icefall climbing
Comfortably confined at home, I've enjoyed reflecting on my ice climbing season that’s just come to an end, with time…
