📬 Mountain Minute #07 – What to Pack in a Hillwalker’s First Aid Kit

Your weekly 3-minute read for safer, smarter adventures in the hills.

Most walkers carry a first aid kit—but few carry a useful one.

Here’s what I recommend in every personal kit:

📬 Mountain Minute #05 – What Footwear Should You Really Be Wearing?

Your weekly 3-minute read for safer, smarter adventures in the hills.

Your feet do all the work—treat them well. Choosing the right footwear makes the difference between a great day out and a painful trudge home.

So— to boot or not to boot?

Mountain Minute #04 – Contour Lines: How to Read the Landscape Without Looking Up

Your weekly 3-minute read for safer, smarter adventures in the hills.

Most walkers carry a map, but not everyone reads it…

📬 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:

📬 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.

📬 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: