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MLT: Training and Assessment Courses

Whilst I am not a provider of Mountain Leader Training Courses, I work a lot with Andy Newton, who is a registered course provider with the MLT, and as such offers a variety of National Governing Body Award Courses. These … Continue reading

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Problem Setting at the Beacon

I spent a great day setting boulder problems at the beacon. It has been about a year since i last set any routes or problems on a wall. I hope they are OK. It was hard as due to my … Continue reading

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4×4 training and Beaconeering

After a great night catching up with friends I hadn’t seen for 4 months, I got up with a sore head and went 4×4 training with the team. Getting some practice on icy track was good fun, although some dryt … Continue reading

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Rock Climbing Tower

I thought i’d share this image found courtsey of google images search. I thought it a rather ingeniuous structure, although not too sure about actually abseiling off it. I can’t imagine trying to risk assess this beast, top of the … Continue reading

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