Cogne in Italy offers some amazing ice climbing options. With over two hundred waterfalls, many people see Cogne as one of the best places for ice climbing in the world. It’s accessible too, as many waterfalls are just a short walk away from
Boxing Day run and swim
We are all keen to blow away the cobwebs and get some fresh air on Boxing Day. Some take it a step further… Visiting relatives on the Isle of Wight we came across the annual Freshwater Boxing Day run and swim. Freshwater is
Christmas fudge recipe
Who needs mint cake on the mountains when you can take along your own lovely homemade fudge? We’re about to make a batch of this divine brazil nut fudge recipe. It is taken from Organic by Sophie Grigson and is a firm favourite
Our best views in North Wales
This is an incredible winter view from the Carneddau overlooking the Glyders and Snowdon in North Wales. Llyn Geirionydd in the Gwydyr forest in North Wales is a popular spot for water sports in the summer. In winter this valley offers a
The Routeburn Track
It’s a great time of year to travel to New Zealand and experience the incredible trekking and outdoor opportunities on offer over there. One year Adam, Ruth and Jim escaped the British winter to spend some time trekking, kayaking and exploring this amazing
Fashion buying in the 1950’s…
It’s a special time for some of us at Climb it Range, This weekend Adam, Ruth and Richard head for London to celebrate Adam’s Mum’s eightieth birthday. Here Ann recalls her own days in the rag trade as a fashion
The Great Indoors. Climb a mountain in the Gym.
Who needs the great outdoors when you can do all your hill climbing inside? Yes that’s right. At our local gym you can substitute the wonders of the great outdoors for the cramped and sweaty indoors, marking your fitness progress
Dramatic cliff walk Eshaness, Northmavine Shetland
The Eshaness cliff walk is less than four miles long. It will, though, live long in your memory.
Mountain Rescue
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