Hill Skills Series – Top Tips for using Walking Poles
Many hikers use walking poles when out in the hills, and with good reason. They help maintain balance, reduce the impact on our knees hips and ankles, (particularly in descent and when carrying a heavy pack), and are a useful support on slippery ground and when negotiating a river crossing.Using poles will also give you…
Top 10 Tips for Hiking in the Heat
It seems as soon as the hot weather arrives in Ireland it has gone again. But it may return, and summer heatwaves do occasionally occur in our uncertain climate. In addition, many of us now head to hotter countries like Morocco, France and Spain to take hiking holidays. Know Your Enemy There are inherent dangers…
Hill Skills Series – Backpacking kit for summer wild camps in Ireland and the UK
When organising our hill skills overnight trips, we give our clients a list of the essential gear they should take. In this blog I have expanded that list to add explanations and notes on my own experiences of over 35 years of wild camping. Perhaps the overriding consideration is the overall weight of your full…