Category: Top Tips
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Alpine Dreams: making the jump from climber to alpinist
Written by Jonny Bird At 14 years old, I stood on the summit of Aguille Croche – a minor summit across from the Mont Blanc Massif – staring across at twisting glaciers, sharp ridges and snow capped peaks. This view was enough to stir something within, watching a few tiny figures ascending the slopes above…
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What’s the deal with wild camping anyway?
Written by JonnyBird Wild camping, when done right, can be one of the most memorable ways to enjoy our wild spaces. ‘When done right‘ is a key phrase – and one that we are asked most often about when guiding groups in the mountains. In order to help answer some of the common questions around…