Scottish Winter Conditions 14/15 Jan 2012

I have just been up to Scotland in the Cairngorms this weekend and here are some pics from the trip.

Walk in to the corries Goat Track In Coire an Snechda on the right of the picture

  

Great Sunsets at the end of the dayon Loch Morlich. Water had frozen overnight on the Loch the next day.

 Temperature inversion covering Ski car park.

 

Some very hard old snow in Coire an Lochan

Mackerel sky at end of the day

Crystal development overnight 

Enjoy the winter and if you need any help with your winter ambitions please contact me. 

Trail Running Mag Pics

Here are some wonderful sunny winter lake district pictures taken on a Trail Running Magazine photoshoot. Watch out in the magazine for the official ones.

Here is Claire and Stuart Holmes taking some pics of runners coming off Latrigg.  And here is Claire happy to be out in the sunshine along with an old friend of mine Zac Poulton. 

Keela came with us and had a great time running around in the sun as we went up and down to get the right shot. 

you can see a clip here of her from last edition of Trail Running Magazine when she was snow kayaking last year. Claire liked the video and included a still from it on a feature running with dogs.

For more info on running with dogs have a look at Cani-Cross events. 

I then bumped into Zac on my way into Keswick and he scared me. 

Cold Wet Windy Dovedale Day

Here's a few pictures from a cold wet windy day out with Keela the dog around Dovedale in the Lake District. The storms came through as we got to the top of Dove Crag and the visibility decreased and winds increased. Sloppy wet snow on the ground and hail storms didn't help me or Keela. I put some glasses on to protect my eyes and they were useful above the freezing level at 750mtrs; they steamed up a bit below that. I was using a fantastic pair of Montane Ice Grip Gloves These are waterproof and warm and you can get them on and off with wet hands. they also have a great level of dexterity  I could press my camera buttons with them on. Not sure about opening a Starbust sweet though!

Tour De Helvellyn

 Joe from Nav4

Kim Collinson and some sun near Checkpoint 3

This years Tour De Helvellyn took place over the weekend. Well done all involved Kim Collinson managed to get round in just over 6 Hrs. He must of heard the soup had been turned on. and didn't want to miss out on it. Well done to all involved and the support team. Like a swan on the water!! Some great conditions saw Sticks Pass giving the whole crew a very cold blasting and even a few glimpses of sunshine. More pics can be found here https://picasaweb.google.com/117028861008703290070/TDHNav4?authkey=Gv1sRgCK78i47dwYrOpgE


If you want to have a fantastic adventure get in touch with Nav4 or myself  and we can tailor a course for you.

2012 Coming Soon!!

Its Olympic year and its in the UK in 2012. Its a time for New Year Resolutions try a revolution instead and feel the benefits. So from this doing this  

to this in no time at all.  In fact it could take you only half an hour a day. 

Watch this for 10mins to start you off whilst you are still sitting down. Don those Xmas present thick socks and jumper and see for yourself some wonderful sights

If this has inspired you to get out give me a email or ring and we can arrange an invigorating day out that will change your mind and your adventures to follow.
 

Snowshoe Trips this Winter

Here is some great and useful information about doing something with a difference.
Snowshoeing has really taken off due to a few factors;  the economic situation at the moment means that an alternative to expensive ski holidays are being looked at. It helps with overall fitness, gets you out to areas you generally cant with skis and snowboards. Its has a very family and friendly atmosphere and if you are concerned with the environmental issues of winter sports, Snowshoeing is a must. If you do want any more information or book onto a course please let me know. We use a fantastic place in the Julian Alps of Slovenia, or in the Alps and if the weather is with us in Scotland.

Mini Adventure in the Lakes

Joe from Nav4 and I had a quick chat in the morning and by 12.30 we were off to walk over the Coniston Fells to the Duddon Valley.

We then planned to stay over and have a pint in The Newfield Inn in Seathwaite and then walk back over old Lancashires Highest peak. Coniston Old Man. WE had all sorts of weather conditions and took Keela my Dog and Molly a friends dog. She is under training with SARDA.

We went from 3 Shires Stone and traversed over Dow Crag and down Walna Scar to reach Duddon in 3 Hrs.

Day 2 we went past Seathwaite Reservior and then over the Old Man Swirl Howe and back to 3 Shires in 3 hrs. Great full day out and good company and beer. Cheers!!

To view the pictures click here

Google+

Hello all in cyber land
Just a quick check to let you know that I am now using Google+ as well as Facebook and Twitter @aimcourses
and Linkedin

There seems to be a lot to go at to keep the social media world happy with various updates photos and videos.
I almost forgot one of the best ones out there is QR Barcodes amzing if you have a smart phone.

Using Google+ seems to put all that in one space and I can use all the other apps out there.
Happy Navigating in the cyber world and I hope to see you in the real world soon.
Keep in touch!!

Sunny Day on High Seat Borrowdale

Here are a few pics from a gret sunndy day out run with Keela the dog around Bleaberry Fell and High Seat near to Borrowdale in Cumbria.
This is a picture of my thumb nail 3 months and now ready to come off.


Its a very boggy route but has some stunning scenery of the Lake District finest and biggest fells.

Here is the view from the Trig point on High Seat looking toward the Helvellyn range. I was using the Viewranger app on my phone which worked very well. The new path to cut out the boggy sections just took me the wrong way back to Shepherds Crag cafe. Great day out. For a view of all the pictures have a look at https://picasaweb.google.com/117028861008703290070/HighSeatRunSept11
Have a great time in the hills

Mars Scafell May 11