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CLIMBING ISLAND PEAK IN NEPAL

Island Peak, also known as Imja Tse, is a popular trekking peak located in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Standing at 6,189 meters (20,305...

WHAT ROPES TO USE WHEN CLIMBING

Choosing the right ropes for climbing is important for safety and effectiveness. This blog is designed to explain some of the differences...

A Guide to Creating Anchors for Rock Climbing

Building good anchors for rock climbing is fundamental to keeping you and your team safe. Follow these steps and you can't go far wrong....

What Equipment To Carry Outdoor Climbing

Traditional Climbing Traditional climbing, also known as trad climbing, is a style of rock climbing where climbers place their own...

Training To Climb Ama Dablam

Climbing Ama Dablam is a dream for many mountaineers, but it is not a feat to be taken lightly. Standing at 6,812 meters (22,349 feet)...

Strength Training For Endurance Athletes

What is strength training? Strength training (also known as resistance training) is a type of exercise that causes the muscles to...

Climbing Mount Kenya

Introduction to Mount Kenya It had been four years since my and Leo’s last adventurous climbing trip to Wadi Rum in Jordan. We were both...

How To Work Out Your Heart Rate Threshold & Training Zones

This post is to help how to work out your heart rate threshold and training zones. Training zones are used to help us measure effort and...

Alpine climbing - Gervasutti pillar - Mt Blanc

Alpine climbing - Gervasutti pillar 2023 One of the most committing and lengthy routes I've ever done!

INSIDE ATHLETE SERIES

Speaking with Tom Livingstone on training, preparations and performance for alpine climbing and expeditions.

HOW TO TRAIN & GET FIT FOR ADVENTURE

Here are some fundamental steps for training and getting fit for adventure. Get these right and you'll soon be on track to achieving your...

International Trekking and Mountaineering Adventures

If you are looking for expertise in the space of International Adventure Travel look no further than Ian Taylor Trekking. international...

Winter Mountaineering Hints & Tips

Going winter climbing or mountaineering? Here is a list of things which I take into consideration before any course or personal day out....

Mountain Guiding 21 Best Bits

What a brilliant year it has been! Let’s recap some of the highlights 🙌 Anglesey is always a special place especially when most of North...

Shoulder Mobility Exercises For Climbers

Another lockdown special! A perfect demonstration of shoulder mobility exercises and why they are great for home conditioning.

Injury Prevention Exercises For Climbers

This Blog has been designed for the climber to help prevent injury using minimal equipment. All of the exercises will include only one...

Glutes.. The solution to preventing pain in the mountains?

Spending time in the mountains give us an opportunity to escape from reality and re-connect with nature and is a proven way of improving...

Three Classic UK Scrambling Routes

For those new to scrambling here are three classic scrambling routes in England and Wales that are achievable for most climbing parties...

Himalayan Climbing - Your First 6000M Peak

Island Peak Base camp - The Himalayas are unlike any other mountain range. Partly due to the size and vastness of the terrain. Himalayan...

Training To Climb Mont Blanc

Thinking of climbing Mont Blanc this year? Here is some information to help you train and prepare for the highest mountain in the alps;...