Tech tips from @straightupadventures on Instagram
Choosing Crampons
Understand the the different types of crampons available and how to choose between them.
Budget Winter Climbing Glove Reviews
A roundup of the 2023 instagram budget climbing glove reviews.
Brynje Super Thermo Review
How does a high-tech string vest fair Scottish winter climbing?
Winter Resources
A selection of useful websites and resources to help planning and decision making when visiting Scotland for winter mountaineering and climbing.
Choosing an Ice Axe
Some tips on choosing an ice axe for winter mountaineering or climbing.
Clothing for scottish winter
Keeping warm and dry in Scotland is a challenge! In this article I will explain the layers and tactics which have worked well for me in the past. But… remember that nothing is actually going to keep you properly dry on the worst Scottish winter days in the rain!
What to take scrambling
A brief overview of the kit needed for grade one, two and three scrambling.
Choosing a Rope
A guide to the different types of ropes available and which are best suited to various styles of climbing.
What to take sport climbing
A look at the gear needed for single pitch sport climbs.
Protection for winter climbs
Protection can be hard to find on winter routes. Snow and ice clog up cracks which would normally take summer rock gear so some additional winter specific pieces of pro can be vital to get you safely up a route.
72 hours in the mountains of oman
In November 2019 myself and three colleagues traveled to Oman with 24 hours notice, to help provide mountain rescue cover to the ‘Oman by UTMB’ ultramarathon.
Abseil Anchors
How to build basic abseil anchors (without leaving half your rack behind!)
How to build trad anchors with the rope
Learn how to build trad climbing anchors using your climbing rope.
Buying a trad rack
One of the question I get asked the most when running my climbing courses is “what do I need to buy for my rack go trad climbing”. Often people have a disjointed selection of gear they have picked up over time and wish to add to their collection to make a complete rack, or perhaps they’re starting from scratch and just want a shopping list.
How to organise your trad rack
How to rack your gear on your harness and tips on speed and efficiency.