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Back to the Hills
From the 13th July we have fortunately been back up and running - here's a quick run down of what we have been doing and a taste of what...
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Aug 2, 20202 min read


Welsh Winter
It's been a long wait but at last the hills had a covering of snow this week. You can't afford to hang around with winter in Snowdonia,...
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Jan 25, 20192 min read


Mountain Skills Weekend
Learning how to plan and prepare for a day in the mountains, what kit to take and wear and how to navigate your way from A to B are the...
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Jan 21, 20192 min read


No snow but great for scrambling...
Although we are all desperate for a bit of snow in the hills you've got to make the most of what you've got - and you can always have an...
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Jan 9, 20191 min read


Blue Bird Day On Snowdon
Winter climbing on Snowdon
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Jan 9, 20181 min read


Winter Skills on the Carneddau
Winter hillwalking skills in Snowdonia
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Jan 6, 20181 min read


Winter Mountaineering
Winter skills and climbing in Snowdonia
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Dec 14, 20171 min read


Winter on Crib Lem
Winter mountaineering in Snowdonia
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Dec 9, 20171 min read


Snowdon Horseshoe
Guided day around the Snowdon Horseshoe
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Oct 19, 20171 min read


Scrambling Skills For Hillwalkers
Weekend scrambling for hillwalkers course in Snowdonia
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Oct 15, 20171 min read


Intro to Sport Climbing
Sport climbing instruction in North wales
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Oct 13, 20171 min read


Pinnacle Scramble, Tryfan
I was out with Chris and Yana on Friday for a scrambling day and their first go at a grade 3 route. Scrambles are graded 1 - 3 with 3...
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Oct 8, 20173 min read


Wet and Windy Scrambling Weekend
Scrambling and climbing weekend in Snowdonia
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Oct 8, 20171 min read


Scrambling Skills
Scrambling for beginners course in Snowdonia
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Sep 5, 20172 min read


Family Climbing Day
Today I was joined by a super keen family for their daughters first go at outdoor climbing. We went to the lovely Tryfan Bach crag, in...
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Sep 1, 20171 min read


Scrambling, Maps and Mountain Skills
I was joined by 13 super keen mountain walkers last weekend for a Mountain Training Mountain Skills course, including 7 ladies from Surf...
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Aug 1, 20172 min read


Matterhorn Training
I was working for High Mountain Guides this weekend with Tom, helping him prepare for his forthcoming trip to attempt the Matterhorn -...
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Jul 9, 20172 min read


Scrambling Skills for Hillwalkers
Out on the excellent grade 1 scramble the North Ridge of Tryfan yesterday with Paula and Sally. We spent the day looking at the skills...
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Jul 8, 20171 min read


Stunning Day On Crib Goch
Today I was out with 5 gents for their first trip along Crib Goch. To get ahead of the crowds and get a parking space we went for an...
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Jul 1, 20171 min read


Scrambling Weekend
This weekend i was working for Snowdonia Mountain Skills on a guided scrambles course with a mountaineering club. The weather on Saturday...
Richard Bale (Rusty)
Jun 11, 20171 min read
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