The Mountain Minute

A couple of minutes of mountain good-ness each week. Helpful tips, gear guides, route suggestions and so much more!

How to Break In Your Mountain Boots
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How to Break In Your Mountain Boots

📬 Mountain Minute #03 – How to Break In Your Mountain Boots
Your weekly 3-minute read for safer, smarter adventures in the hills.

New boots? Great—but don’t take them straight up Snowdon. Breaking them in properly can save your feet from blisters and bruises.

Here’s how to do it right:

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What Is a Grade 1 Scramble?
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What Is a Grade 1 Scramble?

📬 Mountain Minute #02 – What Is a Grade 1 Scramble?
Your weekly 3-minute read for safer, smarter adventures in the hills.

Scrambling is the exciting middle ground between hiking and climbing—hands-on movement over rocky terrain. A Grade 1 scramble is the easiest grade, but still deserves respect.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Snowdon
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A Beginner’s Guide to Snowdon

📬 Mountain Minute #01 – A Beginner’s Guide to Snowdon
Your weekly 3-minute read for safer, smarter adventures in the hills.

Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is the highest mountain in Wales—and one of the most walked. But don’t be fooled by the crowds. It’s still a serious mountain, especially in poor weather.

Here’s how to make your first summit a success:

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