Climb it Range’s very own Jim Langley is featured on CBBC’s Hero Squad on 5.30 pm this Wednesday 13 November, training young cadets in Mountain Rescue. Below he explains how he got involved with the team and why he carries
Warming hot drinks….
With news of snow already on the hill tops we’ve been filling our flasks with our favourite hot drinks. Hot apple brew… add warming spices such as ginger, cloves, orange peel and cinnamon sticks to simmering apple juice. Strain and pop slices of apple to
The Tan Hill Inn. The highest Pub in Britain.
A famous film set, rock n’ roll venue, campsite, real ale pub, refuge from the elements, Guinness Book of Record entrant, what more can you ask for from a country pub?
The Real Three Peaks Challenge
Let’s be clear. The three peaks is a great event. Tackling Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and then Snowdon is a challenge for anyone, especially if your target is to complete the feat within 24 hours. It offers excitement, endurance
What to wear in the mountains……
With the Great British weather being what it is, we really need to think about what to wear in the mountains. Up in the hills the weather is even more unpredictable than it is at ground level. Even a
Annapurna circuit – the trek of change?
As the leaves begin to turn and tumble here in the UK, our thoughts drift to Nepal and the Annapurna circuit trail, perhaps the greatest trekking experience you are ever likely to experience. October and November were always the prime months
UK products. Fair trade. Fair enough?
Worried about fair trade? We recently talked to a UK supplier of T Shirts, hoodies and other garments and asked him whether his Leicester based factory had all the necessary fair trade certification. This is a common question we ask
South West Coastal Path – 630 miles of incredible English coastline.
What’s 630 miles long and over 35,000 metres to climb ( which is almost four times the height of Everest)? It’s the South West Coast Path stretching from Minehead in Somerset through to Poole in Dorset via Lands End in Cornwall. The path passes through
Basic camp pancakes
When you are out and about in the hills there’s no need to miss out on great grub. Use this recipe for fab basic camp pancakes as it is sooo easy to remember and there’s no faffing about with extra ingredients like you would
Climbing – a sport for all ages (and sizes)
So, you’ve always fancied trying climbing but you’ve never had the confidence to give it a go? It’s only for the super fit, super active, who are all as thin as wire and as light as feathers….Right? Well, no…Wrong. Climbing