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This section of the site contains advice and skills articles for off piste skiers, hillwalkers and mountaineers.
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Skiing Advice
Alpine Touring Ski Advice - advice and information on choosing an alpine touring ski.
Nordic Touring Ski Advice- how to go about selecting a pair of nordic touring skis.
Nordic Touring - Waxing Advice - the mysteries of grip and glide waxes explained.
Ski Touring Skins Advice - considerations and advice on choosing and using skins.
Ski-Skin Compatibility Chart - which cut-to-fit skin widths to buy for alpine touring skis.
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Mountaineering Advice
Alpine Introductory Advice - advice for that first seasons climbing in the Alps.
Alpine Climbing Efficiency - hints + tips for experienced climbers in the Alps.
Icefall Climbing Advice - advice and tips for continental icefall climbing.
Scottish Winter Climbing - how to get the most from your trips to Scotland.
Scrambling Advice - advice on how to safely take up scrambling.
Winter Hillwalking Advice - advice on starting winter hillwalking in the UK.
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Mountain Safety Skills
Altimeter Navigation Advice - everything you ever wanted to know about altimeter watches.

 

 
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