On a day that marks the hundredth year anniversary since the end of World War one its is important to note the sacrifice made by so many. With the pace
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One hour less in bed didn’t put myself and a friend off as we headed out to the Cheviot hills in Northumbria. Dry, cold and sunny conditions awaited us as
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I kept this day free in my diary as i have been working hard of late. Too much work, not enough play. I had plans to head up the the
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Winter is back again in the Peak District hills and valleys. For how long we shall have to see. I was in two minds all week over how i shall
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Over the last month i have been busy taking part in the a couple of local mini mountain marathons. The Kong mini mountain marathon and the Peak Raid 3. What
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The clocks went back an hour today. Preparing for the winter months ahead. Headtorches in your rucksack ready outdoor people. Benightment can catch us all out. We are lucky this
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Over the last few months i have been trying to keep the work/life balance in order. Not enough time in the day. A few weeks ago i visited a friend
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I decided earlier this week to take a break from guiding this weekend. Tired and with plenty of decorating to catch up on in the house. That said, there is
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You may remember earlier this year that i assisted Dave as he wanted to refresh and top up his navigation skills in the mountains before leading a group of friends on
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Sunshine, little cloud, a slight breeze and no midgets. This cannot be Stanage? Yesterday afternoon me and Mr T headed over to the north end of Stanage to get some
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Matt Dawson