Glenmore Lodge instructor Giles Trussell offers some top tips for choosing the ice axe that is right for you and for your activity.
Choosing winter boots
Glenmore Lodge instructor Giles Trussell offers some advice on how to choose the winter boots that are right for you and your chosen activity.
Winter clothing layering system
Glenmore Lodge instructor Giles Trussell offers some advice on what to wear and how to manage your clothing layering system for winter.
Using a V thread/Abalakov anchor for belaying
Glenmore Lodge Head of Mountaineering Jon Jones demonstrates how to use a V thread or Abalakov anchor as part of a belay.
Using a V thread/Abalakov anchor for abseiling
Glenmore Lodge Head of Mountaineering Jon Jones demonstrates how to use a V thread or Abalakov anchor for abseiling.
Making a V thread/Abalakov anchor for belaying or abseiling
Glenmore Lodge Head of Mountaineering Jon Jones demonstrates how to make a V thread or Abalakov anchor. Enabling you to create a belay or abseil position on ice.
Making an ice screw belay
Glenmore Lodge Head of Mountaineering Jon Jones demonstrates how to make an ice screw belay.
Placing an ice screw
Glenmore Lodge Head of Mountaineering Jon Jones demonstrates how to place an ice screw for lead climbing.
Placing pegs in winter
Glenmore Lodge Head of Mountaineering Jon Jones demonstrates how to place pegs in winter when climbing or constructing a belay.
Placing wires in winter
Glenmore Lodge Head of Mountaineering Jon Jones demonstrates how to build a belay in winter using wires.