We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite mountain webcams, perfect for checking up on the weather before you go out, or simply passing time in the office wishing that you were out on the hills. If you’ve noticed any of your favourites that we’ve left out leave a comment or email us and we’ll add them on.
N.B. From time to time on many of these webcams you may only see a grey screen, don’t worry this isn’t usually a technical fault, just the mist closing in!
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The latest Irish bouldering guide was released last week and contains 115 pages, packed full with almost 1500 problems and about 200 maps and topos.
- Bouldering at Newcastle, Ireland : Source – globetrottingmatt (flickr)
This guide is intended to be reasonably definitive but just because something has been climbed doesn’t mean it is worth documenting so I haven’t detailed every variation, elimate, lowball sitstart or squeezed in micro line. From a personal point of view I attach the highest value to logical, independent lines with good moves and good landings and every problem that fits this criteria is described. Though I welcome other opinions on omissions and inclusions.
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Stanage is a large and very impressive gritstone edge. It’s in the Peak District north of Hathersage and stretches out for about 6 km from its northern tip at Stanage End to Cowper Stone in the south. Stanage Edge is an almost continuous line of cliffs including Burbage Rocks, Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge, Baslow Edge and Birchen Edge.
The area is extremely popular among climbers due to the large grit crags, easy access and range of climbs, although due to its popularity the rock is quite polished in some places. Stanage isn’t just good for climbers though, as there are plenty of excellent routes for mountain bikers and walkers through the stunning scenery of the Peak District.
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The amount of international tourism is continually increasing. So it comes as no surprise that people who enjoy outdoor activities, such as climbing, hiking and walking, are able to take part in these activities in far flung places throughout the world. Many countries contain areas of outstanding natural beauty that offer exciting challenges and the experience of a life-time for outdoor enthusiasts. With the mighty Himalyan mountains in the north, India is certainly no exception.
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Just a quick post for all of our runners out there, a new off road mountain marathon has been announced recently, taking place in the Mournes, Co Down on June 13th.
This is a Marathon which is almost entirely off road. The event date is Saturday 13 June 2009.
In addition to the Marathon there will also be a Half Marathon and a 10k run/walk incorporated into the route – these races, like the Marathon, will also finish in Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor. There will also be a “Challenge Walk” on the day along the full 26 mile route of the Mourne Way.
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Responsible Climbers Protect Birds
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) will be publishing a list of current and new climbing restrictions later this month. These are voluntary restrictions put in place to prevent nesting birds and their chicks from being disturbed.
The BMC asks all climbers to read up on the restrictions for the areas in which they climb. Climbers have an excellent record of respecting bird nesting restrictions and continued good will is important to develop and maintain good relations with landowners and conservation bodies.
Tony Ryan, the BMC.
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Is Bridge Climbing on the Up?
Are we on the verge of an explosion in the popularity of bridge climbing? If we are, then remember that you heard it on the CheapTents.com blog first! A staggering three incidents of bridge climbing have recently been reported by the BBC:
During the early hours of the morning on Friday 26th of December, a man was spotted climbing the Tyne Bridge on CCTV. Police officers told the man to climb back down the bridge, and he complied. He was arrested and given a caution for causing a public nuisance.
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Please share this warning with fellow walkers!
There has been an avalanche warning put out by the Live for the Outdoors forum around the Snowdonia area, as there has been instances of snow falling away from cornices. Here are the tips provided by the article advising on walking in the hills, especially avalanche prone areas….
- If you are sinking in over ankle deep, just maybe you shouldn’t be there..
- Avoid leeward slopes (if the wind’s blowing from the north the leeward slope is the south side).
- Know that slopes are at their most dangerous between 25º and 50º- even low angle innocuous looking slopes can avalanche.
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If you remember one thing before embarking on a winter walk in in Cumbria or any other hilly place, make sure you prepare.
We have talked about preparations before including my stupidity, another count of my stupidity and other people’s less clever decisions.
The Types of Preparation
Preparation doesn’t just mean simply packing and wearing the right outdoor gear, it also means planning where you will be going and worst case scenarios.
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Recently we contacted the incredibly talented climber and comedian Timothy O’Neil who kindly agreed to an interview with the CheapTents.com outdoor sports blog.
We’ve been really quite fortunate to get such prolific outdoor sports people onto the blog in recent months and it is a great pleasure to see another fine star, Timothy O’Neil, providing a great insight into the adventures and misadventures of his antics! 
You might also be interested in the interviews we have been lucky-enough to receive with other professional climbers and mountaineers…
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