From Mountain Leader Training to the Assessment – How to Consolidate
In mid-August 2020 I finally completed my Summer Mountain Leader training. This was after many years of planning to do it and, for various reasons, never quite getting around to it. In fact, I had booked onto courses a couple of times previously – just for them to be cancelled for different reasons. The latest of them being Covid-19 this spring. Now it has been a couple of months since the training and I have had some time to think and decompress. And with that in mind, it is time to format a plan for the future. It was clear to me already prior to the training that, as I’d…
Clothes for Cold: How to Layer for Autumn & Winter Walking
With the temperatures quickly plummeting as the autumn approaches now is the time to think about your layers. Say goodbye to warm evening walks and no extra layers in your backpack. Instead it is time to prepare for anything the weather might throw at you. At this time of year, you can easily experience hailstorms and beautiful sunshine within the space of an hour. The effect of the wind on you will increase as the temperatures drop and it becomes ever more important to get your layers right. Getting caught out on the hills with the wrong clothing will not only make you have miserable time – it can also…
How to Fit Everyday Adventures into Your Life
Life has taken a weird turn for a lot of us in the last year. I have found myself re-evaluating the important things in my life. And changing the direction where I am traveling in terms of my career and goals. There has been awfully lot of uncertainty and hesitance. And a few tears here and there. I can’t say I have sussed it all out yet. But I think I have accepted the uncertainty better. The fact that it’s okay to not be sure about things all the time. Instead, I have taken more time to do the things I love. And most of the time that means going…
What to Pack for Mountain Leader Training – Essential Gear
I love planning for trips away and the Mountain Leader Training week was no exception. Making a list of things I needed to bring ensured that everything I had with me was essential and functional. It also made sure I wasn’t one of those people desperately trying to find an open outdoor gear shop before heading out for the second day. If you are interested to read more about my experiences of doing the training, check out this article on My Mountain Leader Training Week in Snowdonia. For more information about the Mountain Leader Scheme check out the Mountain Training website. Or read on for my essential ML kit list!
Scotland’s Hidden Gems: A Hill Walk by Loch Quoich
I love Scotland with its feel of wilderness and rugged beauty – and the North West really excels with both. It is my all-time favourite location for walking, camping and climbing. I used to live in Scotland and have spent a lot of time exploring its remote mountains and glens. Tourism is booming in many parts of the country now and especially summers can get very busy. It is not unusual to see lines of campervans heading up north for summer weekends. But with a little effort it is still possible to get into some truly wild spaces in Scotland. And I really can’t recommend the West Coast enough for…
Becoming a Mountain Leader: What is the Training Like?
After years of intending to become a qualified Mountain Leader. This summer I finally took the plunge and signed up for Mountain Leader training. This is what my week looked like, the skills we covered and what I learned. So to learn what the Mountain Leader Training course is like, read on!
How to Start Hiking: A Guide to Hiking for Beginners
Interested in getting into walking, hiking or hillwalking but not quite sure where to get started? This article will walk you through the things you need to know! Read on for a guide to hiking for beginners which will make sure you are well prepared for your trip.
Welcome to Hill Days: a new website focusing on outdoor adventures in the UK
Welcome! I'm Ina - the writer behind Hill Days - and I am a climber, mountaineer and runner. In Hill Days I share my personal adventures, advice and experiences. Being in the nature is hugely beneficial for our physical and mental wellbeing and I hope I can inspire your journey to the outdoors. I have been a hillwaker and mountaineer for a long time and want to share some of the things I have learned and the amazing places I have explored.
