Scafell Pike Trip

Here are a few pics from my quick trip up Scafell Pike today in the sunshine; back down for lunch at home.
Plenty of the wildlife feeling the heat have a look at the happy sheep and the tap and the dogs in the water.  A little bit of snow still in the gully on Great End.
Bumped into Kate from Mountain Life at Reghed on her way up as we were coming down. It was a little bit hazy on the top and we couldn't quite see the Isle of Man or North Wales. Had a great run down and a good recce for a group coming up with me soon. If you have a 3 peaks adventure in mind please let me know.

Warm Day on the Roman Way Lake District

Out with Joe of Nav4 and Tara and the two dogs Keela and Oscar. Joe doing some training and Recceing of the Montane 100 We met up for a cup of tea and a muffin before setting off on the east lakeland section of the route. Its quite a warm day hence Joe  in a vest!

We set off from near Pooley Bridge and walked over Arthurs Pike and Loadpot Hill on some lovely dry conditions. Finishing up at the head of Haweswater. Great day out and good laugh. 

Tara doing some left footed kicking. Not working too well ....
Joe trying to sort out a biscuit problem
Our carriage awaits as we arrive at Haweswater approximately 4 hours later. Thanks Lyndsey. More tea and muffins needed before we can enjoy the rest of St Georges day.

A Sent Email

From John Hamer after a recent NAV4 training course. He had recently completed the Highlander Mountain Marathon. Video on the site or here
"Hi guys,

I'm just back from the Highlander MM.  Had a fantastic time, and learned heaps (mostly what not to do next time!)  The course was tougher than I expected, with some decidedly tricky checkpoints.  Finding a "safe" descent from the top of a 70m cliff is not easy!  The organisers also seem to think it's funny to occasionally hide a checkpoint kite behind rocks.

We made a couple of minor mistakes, one terrible one (costing us about 45 minutes of painful backtracking!), but had a success here and there.  Most importantly, we finished!

Thanks heaps, Stu.  Your skills course made a huge difference, can't imagine how I could have done the event without it."

A great reply and good to hear some of the magic has worked. Thank you very much John

QR Barcodes

Here is a new way to use your smart phone and log onto this blog

This is a great new tool for a speedy instant access to this blog. You could try and download an iphone app for QR readers such as this.

 http://itunes.apple.com/app/i-nigma-4-qr-datamatrix-barcode/id388923203?mt=8

or for Android Phones

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.threegvision.products.inigma.Android

Happy new technology and get in touch soon

Great Site for Cumbrian Fell Walking Fans

Have a look at Online Fellwalking Club if you have an interest in fellwalking and the Wainwrights.

Lots of interesting stuff going on. Go get involved.

Navigation Practice in Lake District

Jon Gupta decided to call in on his way to Scotland for his Winter ML Assessmentat Glenmore Lodge.
There has bee some great snow in the Cairngorms recently.
We went out onto some bleak featureless hills. Sadly no snow to be seen but some challenging navigation terrain. We went round a progressive course and then back for tea and medals (nutella really!). Had a great day chatting and catching up and best of wishes to Jon, Ben and Bruce. I think they are all on same assessment.
Navigaton courses to suit your ability and a time to suit you can be arranged please feel free to contact me.

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