Early season snowy scrambling in the Northern Cairgorms As the summer comes to an end the usual early snows and first taste of winter has...

Recently we took a trip to Loch na Fideil crag. Legend has it that the Fideil was some kind of monster that lived in the loch and would...

Here is a simple guide when thinking about getting an ice axe ahead of a Scottish winter. This looks at the best axe for general winter...

There are some really good resources online in the form of apps and articles that can help you keep safe or further your knowledge base...

There are a few indicators for us that the summer might be heading towards Autumn, the annual Ben Nevis race, leaves turning colour and...

Evening light on a traverse of the Grey Corries I have put together a few tips on things to think about as the first snows have started to pass through the mountains. This is by no means a definitive list but hopefully a few pointers on things to think about.  Be Equipped   The winter environment can be harsh easily catching out the ill'equipped. Being warm and dry is essential, having the means to navigate, eat and drink are all vital so make sure to spend some time looking