As I write this newsletter the rain is drumming relentlessly against the climbing hut window here on the west coast of Scotland and I am feeling resigned that maybe, just maybe, the Scottish winter climbing scene is finally over.
This month I’m sharing the perfect film to get excited about Scottish winter skiing, a book to think differently about wealth and thoughts on how finding a mentor can appear in places least expected.
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Danai Osmond on The Grooved Rib, Coire an t-Sneachda..
Winter is finally here and in full swing. I’ve been making the most of every opportunity to get out on the hill and practice my skills.
This month I’m sharing the perfect film to get excited about winter climbing, a book to get the most out of your ski touring and thoughts on why achieving your goals can take longer than you think.
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So, I finally moved to Scotland and now happily ensconced on the East coast. I can’t believe I didn’t move sooner. I’m six miles from the sea and 20 miles from the Cairngorm Mountains. The outdoor fun potential here is limitless. I’ve come up here for a few months to shoot winter projects for Montane and Olympus and prepare for a guiding qualification.
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The time in Kyrgyzstan was a real breath of fresh air and welcome relief to the ongoing drama of COVID for the team. As you can imagine the attitude towards the pandemic was relaxed over there, and it was in ways, a return to normality. Unfortunately, the trip did not go to plan with the team climbing only two days out of a planned twelve due to our basecamp being attacked.
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Descending Y Gribyn in the Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia.
I just got back from a mega training weekend in the Ogwen Valley and it was a very, very welcome break. Just being able to get out of the country, talk to new people and do a great deal of walking and climbing was a spiritual boost for me.
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Well it’s been a busy month and May like the rest of this year seems to be slipping away at a terrifying pace.
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With lockdown restrictions in the UK finally starting to ease from 13th April I was finally able to escape Buckinghamshire and make for the Peak District and some gritstone climbing.
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Well, January flew by. Another year, and we’re still under lockdown here in the UK. I think everyone’s beginning to feel the strain now.
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