Often considered the biggest hurdle in the process of becoming a British Mountain Guide, ‘Scotland’ wasn’t without its ups and downs this season. A monumentally crap season conditions-wise (perhaps the…
British Mountain Guide’s Scheme #5 Summer Test
A few months ago I completed the first of the bigger mountain guide tests; the British summer test. I’m happy to say I passed. These tests, which include British summer…
British Mountain Guide’s Scheme #4 Rock 1 Training
I landed in Sheffield two weeks ago to perfect weather and an energy-boosting work meeting for UKClimbing.com. After the meeting we grabbed a couple of 3 star classic routes on the…
British Mountain Guide’s Scheme #3 Winter Induction
I was curled up in a ball, shaking and sweating. It was dark and I couldn’t tell if it was hot or cold, but I felt freezing. My whole body…
British Mountain Guide’s Scheme #2 Ski Induction
Rock climbing is by far my strongest attribute in the series of tests required by the British Mountain Guides, and I’d say skiing is my weakest. That as it may…
