Monthly Archives: January 2011

Annoach Mor

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Mark Reeves

Well we had an easy top today, by utilising the uplift from the Anoach Mor Ski Area. Gondolas to 650m result. It reminded me of the classic tale of the Llanberis Community meeting, where it was suggested that we get … Continue reading →

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Winter Skills Coaching

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Mark Reeves

Well I have spent the day out with Plas Y Brenin observing them teach the staff from Cotswold winter skills. It is part of a joint training week with Mountain Equipment. So the day was very surreal, with more ME … Continue reading →

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Ski Descent of No. 4 Gully

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Mark Reeves

Heres a clip of the guy we saw ski down No.4 Gully. Hope you enjoy it. Tweet

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Alpine Day on The Ben

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Mark Reeves

Well I drove over at 6am this morning to see if I could catch the staff at PYB Scotland before they head out staff training, mainly to say hi, and see whether it was worth me tagging along. As it … Continue reading →

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social media blog

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Mark Reeves

I have aquired quite a few random friends on my twitter account (find me att verticallife) one of which went to a london blogging club. She also put a link to this article aboutlinking with brands. I thought it interesting. … Continue reading →

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Back to the White room

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Mark Reeves

Well just got down frtom another day in the gorms white room. I headed up Sgoran Dubh Mor and Sgor Gaoith from rothiemurchus forest. Att long day along att long ridge. I thought it was just going to be att … Continue reading →

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the argyll stone

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Mark Reeves

Anyone know if there is a story behind its name? Tweet

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USA: Selling there National Parks

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Mark Reeves

I was watching the news and the whole USA esculating debt. In particular how in order to balance the federal budget and drawn in those purse string, and what large strings they must be, and just imagine the size of … Continue reading →

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Planning Scotland Phase 2

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Mark Reeves

I took att rest day today to try and sort out phase two of project scottish winter mountain leader. Having spent att while out on the east coast cruising around the cairngorms focusing mainly of navigation in winter, i am … Continue reading →

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Capercaillie

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Mark Reeves

On my way down the hill todayn as i was driving out of the ski area i saw a odd looking black bird, with rather striking red eyes. I thought nothing of it, until the capercaillie was on the news. … Continue reading →

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