Climbing Qualifications Syllabus Updates Blog Post Articles Mountain Training recently undertook a review of the Climbing Instructor schemes, with a particular focus on Leadership and Decision Making. We take a look at the main changes here that come into effect from January 2025. Posted on 31 October 20247 November 2024 Read More
What is a Quality Mountain Day? Blog Post Articles Mountain Training have updated the definition for a QMD. We look at the changes and provide an assessors point of view on what we’re looking for when reviewing people’s logbooks. Posted on 2 March 202430 September 2024 Read More
La Sportiva G-Tech Boot Review Blog Post Gear Reviews La Sportiva’s G-Tech is astoundingly light, but at what expense? Light, warm, durable, cheap? Read our review of these cutting edge boots to see if they live up to the hype. Posted on 4 February 20247 December 2024 Read More
Mountain Leader Syllabus Updates Blog Post Articles Mountain Training recently undertook a review of the Mountain Leader scheme to ensure the award remains current. We take a look at the main changes here. Posted on 1 July 202218 March 2023 Read More
How to Become a Mountain Leader Blog Post Articles We take a look at the Mountain Leader award and what’s required at each stage of the scheme along your journey to becoming qualified. Posted on 25 July 202131 December 2023 Read More
Mountain Leader Good Reads Blog Post Articles A selection of recommended books for Mountain Leaders looking to increase their wider understanding of the mountain environment. Posted on 24 June 202129 May 2023 Read More
Rock Climbing Instructor – the New Single Pitch Award Blog Post Articles The Rock Climbing Instructor qualification is the new name for the old Single Pitch Award. We look at the updates and changes to syllabus here. Posted on 27 June 20199 June 2023 Read More
Petzl Sirocco 2 Helmet Review Blog Post Gear Reviews We check out the new updated Petzl Sirocco helmet and see if our favorite helmet has been improved further… Posted on 5 September 201718 March 2023 Read More