2024-01-06 16:00
When you start climbing, one of the trickiest things to grasp is the abundance of grading systems for different types of climbing. Yosemite Decimal System (YDS), Font, French, Alpine, Britis… Read More
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Substation Macclesfield is an indoor rock climbing gym (They have a location in Brixton too). They also do Yoga classes, in this post we are focusing on climbing. The address for this gym is Queens Court, Queen’s Ave, Macclesfield SK10 2BN.
2023-12-30 16:00
Choosing Your Vertical Adventure: A Guide to Different Climbing Styles
Climbing is a multifaceted world, offering a diverse array of styles that cater to various preferences and skill set… Read More
2023-11-29 14:04
Introduction
With my La Sportiva’s running out of life, I thought it was time to test out a new I chose the Tenaya Oasi. I’m going to let you know what I think and take a look… Read More
2023-11-28 08:59
Introduction
Creating things out of reclaimed materials is huge at the moment. Especially in the climbing and mountaineering world. We use a lot of great materials in our clothes, but the… Read More
2023-10-13 15:00
Snowdonia National Park in North Wales is a stunning natural wonder, known for its stunning mountains and amazing views. Just as popular but less spoken about, are Welsh waterfalls. There ar… Read More
2023-10-06 15:00
First of all, we recommend heading down to your local climbing shop and trying them on before you buy. Most harnesses will fit, but some may be comfier than others on your body.
The harne… Read More
2023-09-29 15:00
Looking for your first bouldering mat, but don’t know what’s good or not? I’m going to do my best to give you some good options and where to get them for decent prices. One… Read More
2023-09-22 15:00
You have been climbing in the gym for a while now. The obvious progression would be to take your skills out on some real rock. I know it’s scary to think about, but it’s the natu… Read More
2023-09-15 15:00
If you are anything like us, you love a good waterfall. We always try and find the best ones. Now the UK is not Iceland for waterfalls, but we do have some beautiful ones. Let’s chase… Read More
2023-09-08 03:00
I was apprehensive about gaiters to start with. After spending some time in the Mountain Equipment Alpine Pro gaiters my mind was changed. I’m not saying that I would buy these are the… Read More
2023-09-01 03:00
Let’s talk about hiking poles. Whether you love or hate them, they are here to stay. If you hate them is it because they don’t look “cool”? I know many people along w… Read More
2023-07-03 15:00
Rock climbing is an excellent and diverse sport that offers countless benefits. From being an enjoyable activity to staying fit, it also has an amazing community. But for those new to the sp… Read More
2023-06-26 15:00
Ah, the age-old debate of maps and compasses versus electronic devices for navigation- it’s been rumbling for many years and still hasn’t been resolved. The question is: will hik… Read More
2023-06-19 15:00
We recently took a trip to Switzerland, specifically Zermatt, the beautiful mountain town overlooked by the famous Matterhorn mountain. We had a magical time there and we wish we didn’… Read More
2023-06-12 15:00
When starting out rock climbing, there is a lot you need to learn. Terminology and climbing jargon are confusing. I’m sure you’re talking to someone in the gym and have no idea w… Read More
2023-06-05 15:00
One of the most popular shoes in the industry is the La Sportiva Solution. I have had a good experience climbing a max outdoor boulder f7a. Let’s delve further into what I think of the… Read More
2023-05-29 15:00
The Women Rab Cirrus Alpine jacket is synthetically insulated, perfect for keeping you toasty during cold hikes and climbs. Well, that’s what it’s designed to be for. How does it… Read More
2023-05-22 15:00
Scrambling is one of the more popular things to do when out on a hike or dedicating a hike to a specific scramble like Crib Goch in Snowdonia for example. However, Something like this can be… Read More
2023-05-15 15:00
In this day and age, getting kids excited to go outdoors can be tough. If you’ve never heard of geocaching before let me explain. It’s a lot of fun and a great activity to do wit… Read More
2023-05-08 16:00
I’ve had the Revolution Race Nordwand Trouser for about two years and thought I should write what I think. Even though they aren’t advertised for winter, I got them. I have worn… Read More
2023-05-01 04:00
Rucksacks or backpacks, whatever you decide to call them, it’s up to you. There are many brands to choose from with all sorts of price points. I will give you the five best hiking ruck… Read More
2023-04-24 16:00
The Grivel Trend Bouldering mat was the first one I used, and this post will cover whether you should too or get something else. Like all my reviews, I will cover what I do and don’t l… Read More
2023-04-17 16:00
Climbing Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach in Winter. I love winter hikes and scrambles, and this day provided both. We had highs and lows, but it was great to get in some winter mountaineering af… Read More
2023-04-10 16:00
The Petzl Leverlock Irvis 10-point crampon is versatile and a great first choice. I’m a fan so far. I have used them for about 12 months on multiple occasions. I have had a mostly posi… Read More
2023-04-03 16:00
Climbing Snowdon via Crib Goch can be extremely scary for those who don’t do well with heights. You are scrambling over a knife edge. Luckily I’m okay with heights, so I knew I w… Read More
2023-03-24 16:00
Why 3RD Rock? Being Peak District based climbers and hikers, we had heard of them before.
Interestingly, the thought of having designated climbing gear hadn’t occurred to us much; w… Read More
2023-03-20 16:00
Whether you are looking to do a charity event or challenge yourself, there are a few hiking challenges in the UK that would be perfect for you to tackle. I have three challenges for you to l… Read More
2023-03-13 16:00
The Lowe Alpine AirZone Pro 35:45 rucksack is perfect for any time of the year. It is ideal for hikes due to the breathable back system, which means wearing it for a long time, you won&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-03-06 14:10
I have just spent a week mountaineering in the Scottish highlands with Jagged Globe. I opted for the Intro to winter mountaineering. I have done a lot of winter walks and some more accessibl… Read More
2023-02-27 16:00
You’re looking for gifts for an outdoor lover/ hiker. We can be an odd bunch which may make you think, “what gift should I get a hiker”. Let me tell you, we are easier to b… Read More
2023-02-20 16:00
The Salomon XT-Rush Utility shoe is an excellent choice for someone looking to get into trail running. Not only does it perform well, but it also has a reasonable price point and great speci… Read More
2023-02-13 16:00
The Montane Skyline trouser so far has been a great fit. Mostly good, with a few points to cover. I got these trousers to be good winter trousers for mountaineering. I will give you my revie… Read More
2023-02-06 15:37
The Black Diamond Momentum Harness is my go-to harness currently. I have used it on multiple climbs and will also use it for mountaineering. This post should be ideal for helping with your d… Read More
2022-12-22 16:00
Depot Climbing is a large bouldering gym located in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester. Depot seems to be one of the more popular bouldering gyms in the area… Is this because it is goo… Read More
2022-12-08 16:00
The Scarpa Manta Tech GTX is a B2-rated boot. It isn’t cheap coming in at £300 RRP at the time of writing. Is it worth that large price tag? Read this post to find out. In this p… Read More
2022-11-24 16:00
Winnats Pass is a small, but beautiful Peak District National park pass. It’s a small road and is easy and quick to drive through. However, it’s still beautiful. The main attract… Read More
2022-11-17 16:00
Rock climbers are a simple group. This makes us fairly easy to buy for, I can give you some good suggestions that I know your friend/ family. It won’t even cost that much to keep them… Read More
2022-11-10 16:00
We started the Snowdon Horseshoe hike at Pen-Y-Pass car park. It cost us £18 for 8 hours which was more than enough. We even got there 59 minutes late. You will need to book it on the… Read More
2022-09-15 16:00
Where to park!
For this hike, there is a set car park which makes it easy. Make sure that you bring some change if I remember correctly, it was £3. I didn’t have to pay throug… Read More
2022-09-08 16:00
Where to Park
Parking for this hike can be quite easy, but you have to be quick. At the start of the trail, there is a car park Search “National Trust – Carneddau and Glyderau… Read More
2022-09-01 16:00
Where to park!
Parking for this hike we just pulled up on the road next to the river just over the bridge. You’ll know the one that I mean if you do this hike. It is right where i… Read More
2022-08-25 16:00
Overview
Overall, Yewbarrow was a good hike. I learned a lot as it had some scrambly sections and terrible weather to go with it. The hike was 6.10 km (3.79 Miles) and I took 1:56:57 to c… Read More
2022-08-18 16:00
Well… There is a lot to be said about Tryfan via the North Ridge. I hope I am able to convey everything within a blog.
Tryfan, the 917.5m (3010ft) peak, part of the Glyderau range… Read More
2022-08-11 16:00
Where to park
For the Helm crag hike, there are quite a few places that you can park. There is a small village not too far away from the start of this trail called Grasmere. In the villag… Read More
2022-08-04 16:00
I’ve climbed a handful of English and Welsh mountains. Most of my time is spent in; The Peak District, The Lake District, and Snowdonia. In this post, I’m going to talk about my… Read More
2022-07-28 16:00
Getting picked up for Iceland South Coast, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon & Diamond Beach Tour at 7:30 am. We got back at 2 am from our Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) t… Read More
2022-07-21 16:00
This was a great night exploring Iceland the night to find the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). A quick spoiler, we did see them. I probably wouldn’t have written this post if I didn… Read More
2022-07-14 16:00
Our Golden Circle tour started at our hotel, getting picked up at 9:15 Ish. We had quite good weather when we first came outside. There were breaks in the cloud and the visibility was amazin… Read More
2022-07-14 10:53
If you have found this post, you are enthusiastic about the outdoors and want to start a blog. Well… I have the perfect post for you. In the post, I will look over everything you need… Read More
2022-07-07 16:00
I hadn’t been abroad since I went to Crete in 2013/14. As it’s my 21st this year, I decided I wanted to start travelling and booked two holidays for this year. Iceland for my bir… Read More
2022-07-01 16:00
The Mountain equipment Superflux is a synthetically insulated jacket. This coat is lightweight and can pack away tightly to fit into your pack nicely. This Mountain Equipment coat is good bu… Read More
2022-06-23 16:00
Here I have my Kentfaith ND filter that was kindly gifted to me by the company to review. I am going to talk about my experience using this filter including;
The effects of using a fi… Read More
2022-06-16 16:00
Where to Park!
Parking for this hike is fairly simple. I feel as though If it’s not lockdown or not a weekday, the car park could fill up quite quickly. There is another place to pa… Read More
2022-06-13 16:00
Where To Park
Parking for this hike is fairly straightforward. I feel If it’s not lockdown or not a weekday, the car park could fill up quite quickly. There is another place to park… Read More
2022-06-09 16:00
Overview
This hike was 14.15km (8.79 Miles) and it took us 4:53:59. I think I could have done the whole thing in sub 3 hours. however, I was doing it with my 56 years old mum who has no… Read More
2022-06-06 16:00
There are a lot of beautiful beaches to choose from in South Wales. I’m assuming you are going on holiday, or live here and looking for things to do. If that’s the case let me sh… Read More
2022-06-02 16:00
Where to Park
For this hike, there is very limited parking, but there are two places that both have some spots. It all depends on how you want to do this hike. If you want to just hike up… Read More
2021-12-31 18:00
In this post, I am going to talk about the 6 must have’s for the perfect home page. I will break it down into 6 sections. If you have all this you are well on your way to having an ama… Read More
2021-12-24 18:00
You probably hear it a lot. “You need Call to action’s”, “having CTA’s are so important, but what does this mean? a call to action is commonly shortened to CTA… Read More
2021-12-17 18:00
Now you may or may not know this, but there are two different ways for setting up WordPress. There is hosted by WordPress (wordpress.com) or self-hosted (wordpress.org). Each option has posi… Read More
2021-12-10 18:00
When blogging or using social media, it takes a lot of time to think of ideas and then create. One thing I have always done is keep notes on my phone and anytime I have a potential post I wr… Read More
2021-12-03 18:00
I know what you are thinking. Why do I need social media pages for my business? it’s quite simple really. In this post, I will explain why and how creating social media for your busine… Read More
2021-11-26 18:00
What is Automating social media? Automating social media is where you spend a couple of hours creating and scheduling your posts using a program. This helps save time and keep active on your… Read More
2021-11-19 18:00
In this post, I am not going to teach you how to do Search engine optimisation, which would be impossible to do within one post. I am just going to explain what it is and give you some place… Read More
2021-11-05 18:00
If you don’t know what Instagram reels are. They are short binge-able videos, they last for up to 15 seconds. And they are the new meta when it comes to growing on Instagram. The Insta… Read More
2021-11-04 10:14
Now, I am not going to tell you that you need to be blogging daily. I am just talking about adding a blog section to your website and creating content to add to it when you feel necessary. I… Read More
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