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July 2012

My Favourite Jacket

Some of my colleagues here at the LD Mountain Centre often comment on the number of jackets I have calling me the Imelda Marcus of the outdoor Jacket world.  Alright I admit it I am kit geek and I do have one or two jackets but I do use them all or most of them.  Don’t tell the other jackets but I do have a favourite one, that gets used a lot more than the others.  My favourite is the May THE NORTH FACE Super Zephyrus Hoodie. https://www.ldmountaincentre.com/product.aspx?id=7809 The Super... Read More

Midge bites suck.

In Scotland, 37 different species of midges have been recorded. Now that’s a horrible thought. “Culicoides impunctatus, which is responsible for up to 90% of the bites on humans, occurs throughout the country, although it is most abundant in the west and the north, where the boggy and acidic ground provides an optimal environment for breeding. Midges are at their most numerous at lower elevations, and are seldom encountered above about 500 metres, where the wind reduces their ability to fly.” Most people I know have experienced a bite from a midge –... Read More

Thai Adventure

Earlier this year I went to Thailand, my first time to another continent as well as my first ‘proper’ go at climbing in the outdoors. After travelling around for a couple of weeks, briefly visiting Thailand’s capital, Bangkok (that’s a different story) then down to Krabi, Railay Beach for some kayaking, diving and exploring the beaches I headed up to Chiang Mai, North Thailand. The people were lovely and the place we stayed was my personal favorite – Eco Resort – It’s good to find your own places to stay but if I... Read More

An Introduction to Trail Running

Trail running is one of the fastest growing running disciplines in the UK and is a great excuse to get out in the hills allowing you to cover bigger than normal distances and get fit in the process. Trail running allows you to explore the hills in a different way, moving swiftly it brings freedom and endless views, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. At its heart, trail running is very simplistic, all you need is a pair of decent shoes, and the motivation to get out... Read More

Small Hills, Big Views

As the title say there are some small hills around the country that despite their small statue have view s to rival the high mountains, here is a selection of little peaks that are an hour or so stroll from your car that will reward you with a beautiful breath taking view. Perhaps you have a some suggestions of your, if you do feel free to post them on our Facebook, you never know you might get a prize

USE YOUR HEAD GET A HELMET

As part of their safety and good practice work in 2012, the BMC are running a campaign to raise awareness about climbing helmets. We thought we would have a look at climbing helmets in our latest blog post. Why Wear A Helmet? Why do we as climbers wear a helmet? The main reason for wearing a helmet is to protect against debris from above, loose rocks or stones, snow or ice if you’re on winter or alpines routes, or a bit of badly placed gear, or worst case another climber.... Read More