Mountain Leader for AAC on Helvellyn via Striding Edge & Swirral Edge

It was definitely a game of two halves. We met outside the Fairlight Guest House in Glenridding under a light drizzle, a great mix of Austrian Alpine Club members from different backgrounds and experience levels, meeting for the first time. Ahead lay one of my favourite outings in this corner of the Lake District: the …

Wilderness First Aid 2025: Essential Tools for Triage and Monitoring You Should Know

I’ve been refreshing my first aid every few years for as long as I can remember, but somehow Nicola at High Peak First Aid always manages to deliver something new and practical. This weekend’s 16-hour Wilderness First Aid course was no exception. What stood out most for me this time were two key tools that …