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Trans-Cambria - the quintessential gravel bike adventure
Trans-Cambria is now a reasonably well known mountain biking route across Wales. Originally planned by the International Mountain Biking...
Ash
May 17, 20225 min read
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Just because you can, doesn't mean you should!
There's a funny thing about loving adventurous and sporting activities. We're all drawn to them for different reasons. Fitness Fulfilment...
Ash
May 9, 20223 min read
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June NNAS Bronze award offer
We have two Bronze NNAS dates in June based in South Snowdonia. 9-10 June and 11-12 June (click the link for booking details) These...
Ash
Apr 3, 20221 min read
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Look after your kit if you want it to look after you!
It's a long week, or it's a long run. You're tired. You just chuck your shoes to one side. We've all done it. But, it's really good to...
Ash
Jan 30, 20221 min read
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Why 'just' doing [insert activity] isn't the best way to learn.
Teaching or coaching an adventurous activity isn't the same as just doing an activity
Ash
Jan 27, 20223 min read
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Recording "emergency voicemails" is not a Public Service Announcement!
There seems to be a lot of "public service announcement" posts circulating on social media at the moment stating something like - PSA –...
Ash
Jan 22, 20222 min read
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Sharing is caring
There are some simple images here that show the different services we provide. Please feel free to use and share as you wish. These are...
Ash
Jan 19, 20221 min read
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What do you call it?
I call it a Bum Bag, but there are hip packs, fanny packs and others. There are a huge number of reasons that I like this format. My...
Ash
Jan 7, 20221 min read
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7 Summits - the quandry
October passed, I ticked off Mount Vinson, but I always knew there was going to be a bit of work to do on a little 'definition' issue!...
Ash
Nov 2, 20211 min read
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Navigation practice, everywhere
Practice navigation anywhere, anytime. This is about developing map memory.
Ash
Jan 26, 20212 min read
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Yoga for Adventure Sports
I want to be able to do the things that I love for years to come. But, inevitably, having used my body for years I have probably not...
Ash
Jan 21, 20213 min read
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Cor Blimey Guv'nor, Shine - a - light
Finding a way through the darkness of headtorches
Ash
Jan 14, 20215 min read
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Llyn y Fign
Nestled in a remote part of Meirionnydd is a little, rarely visited, gem. This cairn stands at 772m [SH 8366 1946]. Looking just East of...
Ash
Dec 7, 20201 min read
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Winter Challenge 2021
There is something happening in the world, apparently, that might mean that you are restricted in your options for the no-mad winter...
Ash
Nov 9, 20203 min read
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Lôn Las Cymru - light and efficient
Lon Las Cymru, adventures in Wales.
Ash
Sep 12, 20207 min read
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MIAS vs British Cycling Mountain Bike Leader
Selecting qualification for leadership can sometimes be a little hard. For mountain biking there are a good few choices, so here's my...
Ash
Jul 31, 20203 min read
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Practical navigation
Practical navigation is both a science and art, combined with knowledge and confidence.
Ash
Jul 18, 20203 min read
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Challenger Deep Challenge
I've always been drawn to the water, and the journey to the bottom of the Mariana Trench (Challenger Deep is the lowest point of the...
Ash
Jun 30, 20201 min read
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Nav puzzle 13
This week I'm back in to dreaming mode, dreaming of the big mountains. This puzzle is a simple 'match em'. And a bonus warm and fuzzy...
Ash
Jun 11, 20201 min read
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