Wainwrights Fells update

Have a look at this for  a new wainwrights map

UKHillwalking.com

This is a great representation of the classic map. If you are able to use it to navigate around with please let us know. .

Spying onSunny Day in The lake District Cumbria with MTB Cut and Cycleactive

Whilst out for a run on Barton Fell near to the beautiful Ullswater Valley on a brilliant Spring like sunny day. I bumped into Chris and Rich from Cycleactive doing some filming with MTB Cut.  Their backdrop was fantastic with a small patchwork of snow on Helvellyn in the distance. I think there will be some skills videos possibly for production in the near future. One to look out for! I left them to it to complete my run checking sites for upcoming NAV4 event.

Groups in gorges - reconciling conservation and recreation

Have a look at this alternative view of gorge walking canyoneering and kayaking venues. It gives a wider insight to the natural environment that we need to protect and promote. As an activity its one the best to have fun adventure and also find out about some of the rarest areas of our uplands. Share the best practice and Enjoy.

MTB and Adventure Stuff

In the middle of winter, with 17 hours of darkness, 500 competitors head north of Inverness for one of the world's toughest mountain bike races - the Strathpuffer 24-hour marathon.
Have a watch here 

Also have a look at the other episodes in the series its a great show and we dont have one like it in England.
Also somewhere on it is Joe from NAV4. See if you can spot him? Jules Fincham from Cyclewildscotland is also there at about 30mins in

Sad News

Here is some sad news about a controversial figure in Cumbria
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-12685523

This is a picture from the OMM 2008, which Mr Weir had an invvolvement with. This is me crossing the bridge to Black Sail YHA before I found out my car had been written off in Borrowdale

WGL Assessment

WGL Assessment

Hi all
anybody interested in doing a WGL assessment on 4-7 April in the Lakes?

Have a look at http://www.bluedome.co.uk/jobs/whatswhat/wlg-award.html for further info on criteria

and http://www.adventures.org.uk/product...tegoryID=31945 for a booking form
Cheers

Heb Challenge with Helen Skelton

Have a look at this http://www.bbc.co.uk/i/zg1pc/
This is a BBC program Country Tracks presented by #HelenSkeltonUk and shows the beauty and wilderness that is part of the UK.

She tags along with my mate Joe Faulkner of NAV4 fame and the other  racers for a day taster.
Have a look at the website for dates of courses and events coming up.
Cheers

Skiing in France

Well its time to pack for a rare ski holiday to celebrate Tara's 40th Birthday.
We are going to Samoens
Have a great time while we away.


Just a thought for you
I can't believe it, I just got assaulted in the street by a deaf, dumb and blind man. What a senseless a attack.

Capt Kirk meets Leo Houlding meets Plato

This is the interview that created the rap. It is now in all in perspective of why I and many others out there love our jobs and hobbies. We all boldy go to infinity and beyond to make love to that mountain.....

Enjoy

Capt Kirk meets Leo Houlding meets c Rap

This is a super spoof on Capt Kirk on climbing El Capitan in Yosemite. Get on you dancing/climbing boots!!

Great Site for Cumbrian Fans

Have a look at  Cumbrialive.tv  
If you are interested in Cumbrian news and events and want to see the place in HD have a look.

Theres some great images and scenes to whet your appetite on your trip to the Lakes. I look forward to seeing you.
Cheers

Mountain Biking Video Great Riding Great Camera Work

New Facebook Page

Hello All

It would be great to find out how many of you use the social networking site to follow Adventure In Mind and all the ramblings.
Below is a new Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adventure-In-Mind/188234891198497
page that will be updated at the same time as my blog. New events, News, quotes and other interesting stuff will be posted on here and on Twitter.
http://a2.twimg.com/profile_images/1168452096/Copyright_of_AIM_logo_and_script.JPG

Look forward to hearing from you and your Adventures
Cheers

Stuart

New Slings Anyone?

Having just watched this it may be time to have a rethink about your climbing kit
http://www.dmmclimbing.com/video.asp?id=5


Have a look at the video and you decide whether to knot or not??
Take care out there

Cheers

Stuart

Forest Sell Off Campaign

Have a look at this coming up soon on 19th Feb

http://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2011/02/02/second-lakeland-rally-in-protest-against-forest-sell-off
Please try and attend go for a ride or a walk also
Cheers

Sunny Start now very windy!

Gone for run but it's very windy nearly blew dog over

High Rigg Vumbria (click on this for map info)

Stuart created a waypoint using MotionX-GPS!

Date: 3 Feb 2011 2:48 pm

Latitude: 54.588307º N

Longitude: 3.071637º W

Altitude: 1,105 ft

I set off from the car in shorts and windproof top. It was only windy and stoill a bit sunny. On reaching the first top I could see the rain/ sleet approaching turned round and dressed in what i had with me in the car. On the way back up I took sevearl pics as I couldnt hold my camera still. 

Have a look at the synoptic chart for the day and you will see why its so windy. I would recommend checking the weather every time you venture out to see what the change will be during the day. 

You're looking at : Today

1000ft Fall and still Map Reading

Here is a very lucky man. Almost seems incredible.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-12319952

Remember that its still Winter out there and the ground in the Lakes is still hard. Take winter kit with you and if you are unsure of how to use a map or your other kit please get in touch for a course that can only benefit you.
Take care

The Prophet

In a week where the 17th Jan is said to be Blue Monday. I had a tax return to do and watched a film called the Prophet starring Leo Houdling. Back in the day when I was in Bolton with the glitterati of  80/90's climbing. Paul Pritchard,, Mike Lovatt, Mark Leach, Phil Kelly,  Hank Pasquill,
There was another Prophet known as Tony Preston. I met him at Bolton Climbing wall on a thursday night, ran by Mike Quinn and Deninis Gleeson. I used to run with Tony on the 3 towers and X-Country races and others. Its very sad news that Tony died on 2nd Jan. He will be greatly missed.
Here are some reviews of the original Prophet.

http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=440770
http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=3368
http://www.ukclimbing.com/images/dbpage.html?id=163315
http://www.ukclimbing.com/photos/search.html?climber=tony+preston

Have a great time doing what you are doing and always do it with a smile.
Cheers

Stuart

Avalanches in the UK

Avalanches do occur in the UK. Here is a picture I took of the remanant of an Avalanche in the Howgills Cumbria after the last thaw we had. Have a look at this article.

http://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2011/01/05/mountain-safety-legend-will-open-avalanche-training-centre

This could be a very valuable resource for all mountain users. The use of tranceivers in the UK is becoming more prevalent and should not be disregarded. There have been several accidents this year and last in England alone, along with fatalities.

If you are a serious winter mountaineer consider going on a transceiver course.

Stay safe and enjoy.

Short Walk on Helvellyn

Yesterday Simon, Glen, Steve and myself went for a short walk on Helvellyn. Practising some winter skills of movement and snow/ weather observations. The use of ice axes and a short journey
As you can see the weather detoriated during the day and snow fell on strong westerlies above 400Mtrs
During the day visibility came down and as we dropped back down to the car the snow turned to rain. This will possiblity consolidate the new snow on top of some old snow and ice. Please remember to take full winter kit with you incl map, compass, torch, crampons and ice axe. If you would like to know about turining your Summer skills into Winter Skills do not hesitate to contact me.