Travelling south by train I received a phone call from Tom at Jagged Globe to say that Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe,had been closed to climbers due to the conditions created by the extreme hot weather. My heart sank as my target for the past 6 months had been taken away from me. Little was I to know that just over one week later I would be experiencing an almighty high on the summit of Gran Paradisio, the highest mountain in Italy. Continue reading “Gran Paradisio”
Category: Mountains
Scottish Winter Mountaineering
What a gem of a week this was.
12 fit(ish) men and women Under the careful watch of three excellent leaders survived this incredible week of skill, techniques and above all physical and mental challenge. Given the tough Scottish winter weather and severe wind chill, conditions were very challenging which made it all the more satisfying when our week was completed. The start of the course involved briefing on equipment and basic mountain skills and an understanding of what we might expect in the terrain around Ben Nevis and Glen Coe. Continue reading “Scottish Winter Mountaineering”

