As climbers start arriving for the Himalayan spring season, the Eiger witnesses a significant female ascent.
WIN! a place on the Salewa Alpine Campus, 13-15 May, the Lake District
Your chance to grab a place on the inaugural Salewa Alpine Campus in the Lake District this May
What to check before you head out
Glenmore Lodge instructor Giles Trussell offers some advice on the websites and other resources to check before heading onto the hill.
Choosing a set of crampons
Glenmore Lodge instructor Derek Bain offers some top tips for choosing the right crampons for the job.
Choosing an ice axe
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.