Now that I’ve actually started to do some work for once, here’s a round up of some bits and pieces that live elsewhere from the last month.
The intended featured dog photo this month is Jim the fox dog, but it is overlayed with about 20 other photos (technical error). If you look closely you’ll see my mate Alice climbing a routes at Rivelin too.
A trip to the supermarket: finding connections to nature during a lockdown
Beyond the Edge: Staying connected to nature in the city when the countryside is out of reach and your big adventure is a trip to Aldi.
Sheffield Round Walk: a 15 mile loop in the city
Beyond the Edge: In the absence of the 9 Edges, the Welsh 3000s and the Edale Skyline, here’s an enjoyable mini-challenge that you can walk, run or crawl without leaving Sheffield.
have bagsied the first grass-ski round (unless it’s already been done), so if you could avoid that I’d be grateful.
3 Gear upgrades for enjoying wet winters
Beyond the Edge: in the course of my Hill and Moorland Leader consolidation I realised that wet weather is more enjoyable if you are appropriately swaddled in waterproof clothing. My reluctant parting with money was rewarded with dryness and warmth, here are my recommended upgrades.
Consolidating for your assessment during a lockdown
Beyond the Edge: how to propare for hill, rock and mountain leadership course without actually visiting the hills, mountains or rocks. You stay drier too, which is a huge bonus (see above blog on not getting wet).
Stay safe kids!
Hati
Hati Whiteley 