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More snowboard set up

Fiddling with straps and high backs All snowboard bindings are designed to adjust so your boot and binding interface is the best fit it can be.  When you’ve got your new set up it worth spending a bit of time tweaking and fiddling before you head out on the hill for the first time. Before you put your bindings on the board pop your boot into the binding, firstly we are going to look a heel  and toe overhang,  make sure the heel and toe are not hanging over the... Read More

Lucky 7 our teams favourite lakeland fells

We asked some of the team here at the LD Mountain Centre, “what’s your favourite Lakeland fell?” Here’s the teams lucky seven fells. 1) Blencathtra       2) Catbells 3)Fairfield     4)Helvellyn     5)Pillar   6) Raise   7)Scafell

Skiing on the Fells, Moors and Dales

Whenever the conversation gets round to skiing most people immediately conjure up images of the Alps or North America, with resorts such as Val d’Isère , Kitzbuhel , Aspen and Whistler perhaps springing to mind.  But let’s face it, most of us don’t live near these places and most of us have to work for a living so if you want regular skiing or boarding then you often have to look a little closer to home. In the north of England we have a few secret spots that are considerably... Read More

Climbing on two legs again

This is a little piece done for us by LD Mountain Centre Friend Barry Hobbs, site manager for Go ape Matfen. We all hope to do the ativities we love for as long as we can, here is a positive example of surgery allowing someone to continue taking part in the sport they love.         After nearly forty years of self abuse through climbing and fell-running, I recently had a total hip replacement.  Although the surgeon said that climbing with it wasn’t recommended, he also explained what... Read More

Some Snowboard Basics

So you’ve bought your swanky new board set up with boots, board and bindings and you’re ready to shred the gnarl. The guy in the shops put your binding on for you but you’re still unsure about a few things. Let us help… Firstly, what on earth does this mean? Regular or goofy simply refers to what foot you lead with. Regular riders lead with their left foot and goofy riders lead with their right. If you’re wondering where the term goofy originated from then this is a matter of... Read More

Stay Safe in the Deeps and Steeps

        With increased numbers of skiers and snowboarders heading to the slopes each year, more and more of us are heading off the beaten track and venturing in to the sidecountry, slackcountry or backcountry. As we search for fresh snow, solitude and testing lines the risk of course increases. Without wanting to cause undue panic, the fact remains that 150 plus people are killed in avalanches each year so we really need to think about limiting the risks for ourselves, our group and to others. Like most... Read More

Could you become a ski instructor?

Did you know that it is achievable for an experienced recreational skier to gain a Snowsports instructor qualification? I explain how. It could be easier than you think! With the ever increasing number of UK “Snow centres” and the continued benefits of artificial ski slopes, the part time UK ski instructor market is still showing growth. Beyond that, school ski trips, European ski schools and a surge of interest in Japan means that considering training and qualifying as professional ski instructor could be something you may wish to consider? How?... Read More

Good news for Skiers as temperatures drop in Europe

Hurray for cold weather! As reported by Ski Club Great Britain, it looks like many ski resorts across Europe will be planning to open from this weekend. This does of course depend on snowfall but now that temperatures have dropped many resorts will be able to make their own snow this week. If resorts are able to make their own snow then this will provide a good base for any fresh snow falling before the weekend. There are of course many higher resorts that already have some great conditions so... Read More

Great Christmas Gift ideas for Skiers

“Where did November go?” we hear you cry. With only 22 sleeps till the big day we thought we’d better try and help all you last minute Christmas shoppers to find a great gift for that special person in your life. If that person likes skiing then read on because LD Mountain Centre have put together a list of 5 fantastic Christmas gifts that will bring a smile to the face of any ski enthusiast on Christmas morning. And just to be safe, we’ve included 5 super little stocking fillers.... Read More

Carry On Walking Through The Winter

A good friend of Ld Mountain Centre Mark Dunn has kindly wrote us a blog on his mountaineering adventures. Mark is a passionate walker/mountaineer and has illustrated just how spectacular the British outdoors can be. Hope you enjoy… What a fabulous summer it has been, the best in ages. We’ve all enjoyed endless, sunny, warm days ideal for long, memorable walking and hiking expeditions in the hills. Sadly, despite some beautiful autumn weather, it seems that the spells of sunshine and cloud free days are coming to an end. Certainly... Read More