Learn & Prepare
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.
30 articles
In this short blog we will discuss how to fit your climbing harness and wear it correctly. It is important your harness fits well and is comfortable, especially if you intend to sit in the harness or put your weight into it (this can happen when belaying or abseiling for example).
Langdale mountaineering - classic scrambles and link up routes
Climbing and Mountaineering on Dow Crag - Murray's Route & Arete, Chimney & Crack
Climbing classic rock on Gimmer Crag
An account of a recent ascent of Corvus in the recent good weather
Hidden crags and quiet spots of the lake district
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