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Knowledge Hub

Welcome to the Knowledge Hub - a growing library of skills, guidance and preparation notes from the Lake District Mountaineering team. Whether you're heading out for the first time or fine-tuning for something bigger, it's here to help you prepare well, make good decisions, and get more from every day in the hills.

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  • Mountain Navigation: Essential Tips for Navigators

    Pathway: Mountain, , 4 min read

    Level: Foundation

    Top tips and strategies from experienced mountaineers and instructors to help improve your navigation in the mountains.

    Resource type: Skills & Technique

  • 2022 - Year in Review

    , 2 min read

    Level: All levels

    A quick review of what we got up to throughout the year and a quick showcase of our adventures; rock climbing, mountaineering, Hill Walking

    Resource type: Inspiration

    A collage of spring climbing days: smiling climbers in helmets on Lake District crags
  • Mountaineering Feature: The Napes

    Pathway: Mountain, , 3 min read

    Level: Development

    Scrambling on The Napes and Great Gable, Lake District, UK. Hire a mountain professional with Lake District Mountaineering

    Resource type: Inspiration

  • LDM - Winter Round up 2022

    Pathway: Winter, , 3 min read

    Level: All levels

    Lake District Mountaineering have enjoyed a busy winter season - running skills courses, private guided days and taking lots of great people into the winter mountains.

    Resource type: Inspiration

    Four walkers with ice axes cross a snowy plateau below a corrie rim
  • Choosing boots for winter mountaineering

    Pathway: Winter, , 4 min read

    Level: Foundation

    Helping you choose the right boots for winter mountaineering

    Resource type: Kit & Gear

    Two walkers on a snowy ridge, lit from behind by a low winter sun

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