MSG Quick help: Winter - Crampon and boot compatibility
Choosing a Winter Mountaineering Boot and Crampon Compatibility Winter mountaineering demands gear that can withstand cold, wet conditions while keeping you safe on snow and ice.
MSG quick help: How to dress for the winter mountains
The secret to staying safe and comfortable in winter mountains is mastering the layering system: base, mid, and outer layers that work together to keep you warm, dry, and adaptable.
M&SG quick help: Mountain first aid kit - what to pack
Packing a first aid kit for mountain walking is about balancing preparedness with practicality: carry essentials that cover cuts, sprains, blisters, and emergencies, without overloading your pack.
Dalmatian Islands Sea Kayaking
Paddling Paradise: The Virtues of Warm Water Sea Kayaking in Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands with Mountain & Sea Guides There are few experiences that rival the serenity and exhilaration of sea kayaking…
Personal paddle training
Sea Kayak Safety: Why ongoing training matters with Mountain & Sea Guides: The Paddle Skills Development Weekend run by Mountain & Sea Guides in Lochcarron, Scotland, is more than just…
Four Days One Winter
As we prepare for the 2025/2026 winter season here's a nice memory of a recent astonishing few days in the mountains: thoughts are now focussed on all things snowy and…
Isles of Raasay & Rona sea kayak expedition 20-24 Sep 2020
As one of the most natural expedition venues in Scotland this expedition is always popular and never fails to the meet expectations of those energetic enough to take part.
Sea Kayaking - a brief explanation Britain's true wilderness experience.
How can we possibly begin to describe an environment as vast and changeable as the sea and the myriad of shorelines and islands available to adventurous souls.
Winter in the Scottish Mountains
So the first 8 weeks of the year were heralded by various named storms thundering in from the Atlantic.