The mountain leader

Relying on digital mapping can erode your traditional navigation skills. Could a refresher course be the answer? Alex Roddie joins an Austrian Alpine Club-organised course in Eryri to find out

SKILLS, TIPS & TRICKS TO GET YOU HIKING LIKE A PRO

Climber Kelvyn James experienced an abusive childhood and, later, the murder of his mother by her husband. In the years since, he found a way out of the darkness. Here is his story.

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, the strange thoughts that only happen on a walk: welcome to the bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make a difference.

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