Tag: nature
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How to build your first trad rack
Written by Jonny Bird I still remember the excitement of that first parcel arriving in the post – my own set of DMM nuts, fresh from North Wales, delivered to my university flat in Leeds. Through my teens I had climbed regularly indoors, alongside bits and pieces of outdoor sport climbing and bouldering – but…
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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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Our favourite winter kit of 2026
Written by Jonny and Pippa Bird This winter in the UK can be described using a single word: wet. However, it has also seen some good prolonged winter conditions in Scotland and other mountain regions. We’ve been making a point of getting in some winter days in preparation for an alpine climbing expedition to Bolivia…
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Gear Review – Osprey Eja 48L Pack
Written by Jonny and Pippa Bird We’ve been on the look out for a pack that ticks the following boxes: Big enough for multi-day camping (2-3 days) Technical features for both summer walking and winter mountaineering Some way of reducing the size down for multi-day Alpine hut to hut adventures Has a specific women’s fit…
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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…
