Stunning Slovenia

The mist is rising slowly over Lake Bohinj and the mountain tops are in brilliant sunshine. This is the final day of our short visit, but it has ensured that we will return. Stunning scenery, a lush green landscape, carpets of amazing flowers, continuous birdsong, friendly people and some great walking.

Come and join us next year!

Hill Skills video clips

The Met Office have some really useful video clips produced in conjunction with Mountain Leader Training.  Great for people who have come on our introduction to navigation courses, and want to think a bit more about hill skills.

There are three videos covering general hill skills, dealing with bad weather and walking in winter.

The weather can change very quickly on the mountains. This short video explains what to do in the event of changeable conditions, poor visability and high winds.

Aircraft Wrecks - the Big Ones!

A bright and breezy day saw 16 keen walkers heading off to explore the moors of Bleaklow and Mill Hill to discover the wreckage of 4 aircraft which had crashed beneath the summits of Bleaklow and Kinder. 

Peak District Walking Festival gets off to a warm start!

Our first walk for the 2011 Peak District Walking Festival proved a warm, but very enjoyable one.  The walking on the moors above Howden reservoir was at it's best, despite the menacingly dark skies which threatened to spoil the day.

Sales of our walks are going well, particularly the big aircraft wrecks on Bleaklow and Kinder, the first of which has sold out.  There are places available on Friday 6th May, so book yours while you can.

The Delights of the Upper Derwent

A great afternoon and evening's walk exploring some of the lesser known parts of the Derwent valley in the Peak District.  The walk includes some hidden gems such as Lord Edward Howard's Spring and the Crow Stones.  For those who would like to experience these for themselves, together with the wonderful variety of landscapes in the Peak District Moors, join us during the Peak District Walking Festival.

Via Feratta exploits in Spain

Mike & Jane, together with friends who live in Lanjaron, explored the Torcal Via Feratta; a challenging experience all round!  Read more on Martin's blog.

The Life of Riley - El Torcal Via Feratta

Introduction to Navigation

January and February are busy months for Mountain House / Peak Navigation as we run a full programme of Navigation Courses based in the Peak District. The popular “Introduction to Navigation” spends around 2 hours learning in the classroom followed by a walk on the moors which leaves students equipped to cross open moorland using a map and compass.

Last weekends introduction course was really enjoyable with 5 students mastering the techniques to successfully navigate.

Followed by a “swift half”

Basic and Intermediate navigation courses are £30 a day.  Night navigation is £15 for an evening and GPS courses are £45.

Full details can be found at:

http://peaknavigationcourses.co.uk