At the last BMC Technical Conference I attended a workshop about helmet impact forces.  We looked initially at the Crompton Climber, which was the first commercially available helmet.  It’s a beast of a unit with a sloppy fit that feels like a...

  ‘When we aren’t fixing them we’re riding them!’ Considering the huge amount of world class riding we have in the Hope Valley, it’s surprising that we don’t have very many mountain bike shops.  There are plenty of options in...

When I first started climbing I'd never heard of a 'Learn to Lead' course.  My friends and I learnt by trial and error, by watching other climbers at local crags, by reading magazines and sometimes, if I'm honest, just by guessing!  We had a few...

If you are coming on expedition with us this year a lot of this will be organised for you.  But, for those going it alone, this may help...... Those long hours of overtime at work are worth it when you know you’ll soon be jetting off to somewhere...

Peak District Ride Guides Time - 3 hours......Length - 11 kms.....Difficulty - moderate   Derwent Valley has some great mountain biking and this short circuit above Ladybower is certainly one of my top five Peak District rides. Its strength is...

Some years ago, before I really understood the incredible contribution Polish climbers had made to world mountaineering, I read Jerzy Kukuczka’s book ‘My Vertical World’.  It’s a brilliant book.  Jerzy (or Jurek as he seems more widely...

We do very well for outdoor equipment shops in the Peak District.  We do particularly well for them in the Hope Valley.  A quick mental count up and I reckon there are easily 10 in this little strip of the National Park.  Some of them mainly...

A beautiful trailer from the winners of the 2012 Piolets'd Or (more information on this here). It's a totally inspiring adventure on Saser Kangri II.... This Summer we are also going to a beautiful mountain called Kangri.  It isn't this Kangri...

Our specialism has always been high quality mountain guiding along with personal and professional development courses.  It’s why we went into business.  Helping clients achieve their goals, learn vital skills to develop their range of...

I used to have a friend called Simon.  I suppose he’s still a friend really.... but I’m sorry to say I’ve lost touch with him over the years.  Anyway, I’ve not forgotten Simon’s stock answer to every question.  How are you Simon? “I...