By John, on August 23rd, 2010
Instead of writing about the climbing from last week I thought I would just post a few photos from our climbing escapades in the Peak district. I think most days from last week except friday where it rained loads.
View from Stanage, looking down over the Plantation
Running the rope through before climbing Bee (the crack in the background)
Rain clouds coming towards Birchen Edge
Lots of gear in Yo-Ho Crack
Paul spotting Jon on the first moves on a Sickle buttress at Froggatt
Making the first moves on a Sickle Buttress, Froggatt
Bouldering on Burbage South Boulders
By John, on August 15th, 2010
Thought this was worth sharing about 4 people riding Lands End to John O’Groats. This has become fairly standard for most people in the UK with an adventurous flare and some time to kill. However this small group of people didn’t think the challenge of riding the length of the UK was enough and have decided to go for it on very very old bikes. Visit their site at www.toetohead.com for loads more information and maybe you could sponsor them. At least then when their feeling sore they can be happy in the knowledge of doing something great! And very different!
On another note there is this great site that has a collection of what if maps. The current one what would happen if the world stood still. This managed to provide us with a good few hours of pub discussion on Friday night! Check it out here http://bigthink.com/blogs/strange-maps.
By admin, on August 12th, 2010
Kicking off the new blog. Just before I went to Namibia on expedition last month I Accidentally broke something in my word press blog. Then whilst trying to fix it I accidentally broke the whole site. In a quick move I managed to fix something up before I left but it’s the start of where the web site is going and by no means a finished product. It will take time to get there I feel! The blog is also experiencing an overhaul having lost lots of old articles I’m taking this moment to introduce some exciting new monthly features and reshape the blog.
- Used and abused gear reviews- these will be unlike standard ones in magazines where if you’re lucky the tester might have actually seen the product in person. If you’re really lucky they might have used it for 10 minutes. I intend to review certain bits of kit that have served me for years. That has stood the test of time and being dragged around all parts of the world. I will also try and compare them to their competitors and explain why I chose that one instead.
- Top tips. Sounds a bit cheesy but essentially once a month I will try and illustrate a top navigational, climbing or general mountain tip which will help you in you adventures
- Food for camping, well more food for cooking in pans. And I don’t mean your horrible freeze dried meals. Things that can be done whilst out and about in the mountains with minimal effort and weight whilst still cooking in pans. Be it on the fire, trangia or other commonly used stove. We will also delve in to what to cook with a jet boil.
- Weekly round up. Hopefully these will remain about weekly. Looking at the activities of First Mountains and the outdoor world in general!
Things to look forward to in the next week include a trip report from Namibia with photos, the First of the Used and Abused reviews and if your lucky a round up of the weeks goings on!
Lion eyeing up lunch
By admin, on July 13th, 2010
Sadly all my blog articles have been lost in the post, 
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