Here Mark is looking at what you should pack for a day out ski-touring in the Scottish hills.
Skiing safely in a group
Alex Parmenter, one of Glenmore Lodge’s instructors, talks about how to ski safely in a group and particularly how to ski in a group when terrain is prone to avalanche. He explains why this is important to the skier off-piste.
Building a snow bollard
Glenmore Lodge Head of Mountaineering Jon Jones demonstrates how to create a snow bollard as a belay or abseil point, taking into account a variety of different snow conditions.
Rock Climbing – multipitch abseil
Glenmore Lodge instructor Derek Bain takes you through all of the steps needed to safely complete a multi-pitch abseil.
Rock Climbing – climbing calls at the top of a route
Glenmore Lodge instructor Derek Bain talks through the process and climbing calls when at the top of the route to ensure a safe, efficient process.
Rock Climbing – stance management on a multipitch climb
Glenmore Lodge instructor Derek Bain demonstrates how to manage your belay stance during a multi-pitch climb, helping you to develop a safe and efficient approach.
Rock Climbing – placing runners on the lead
Glenmore Lodge instructor Derek Bain demonstrates how to place protection while leading, considering protecting the belay, location of protection, direction of travel and rope management.
Rock Climbing – setting up a safe belay on a ledge
Glenmore Lodge instructor Derek Bain demonstrates how to set up your belaying area to ensure a safe, slick and practical process when on a ledge.
Rock Climbing – setting up a safe, practical belay area
Glenmore Lodge instructor Derek Bain demonstrates how to set up your belaying area and rope to ensure a safe, slick and practical process.