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Reviewing Task: Fear Factor
A reviewing technique to find out what fears a group have.

The Old Man of Hoy
Despite being only 140m tall, most people take 2-3 days to get to and climb the Old Man of Hoy. With a bit of luck with ferries and the weather and not very much sleep, we managed to get from Llanberis to the summit in 24 amazing hours.

How to become an Outdoor Instructor
Late last year I received an email from a 16 year old girl who was looking for advice on how to get into the outdoor industry. I returned her mail with some advice and then realised that others might benefit from the same information so I have turned it into an article here. I have obscured her identity for obvious safety reasons

California Road Trip November/December 2005
After our trip to Mexico was cancelled, Zoe, Adrian and I set off on a road trip around California (and a bit of Nevada). We covered 1600 miles in 2 weeks and felt temperatures from 35°C to -10°C.

The Pessimistic Krab
Extra kit to carry when multi-pitch climbing to prevent a problem becoming a diaster.

How to Write an Outdoor CV
Some thoughts on how to produce a CV suitable for applying for jobs in the Outdoor Industry. This was produced in the light of many of the dreadful CVs we get sent every year.

Solution to the GROW RPG
This contains spoilers for the GROW RPG. If you want to go there direct, use http://www.eyezmaze.com/grow/RPG/.

Sardinia Notes
These are some notes from our trip to Sardinia in May 2005. They cover how to get there, where to stay, what to do and what to eat.

Fundemental Particles
Splitting the world into smaller and smaller pieces.

Fast Food
A guide to food for short expeditions, from one night to a week, particularly aimed at the shorter end of this range.

Kayak Sledging
.....and when we woke up it was snowing.

River Levels in North Wales
An ongoing guide to the gauges for river levels in North Wales

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Expedition Syllabus
A syllabus for people who deliver Gold level expedition training in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme

Afon Nant Peris in High Water
Photos of the Nant Peris, in the Llanberis Pass, at a high level.

Entering Knoydart by Canoe
Some suggestions for getting into Knoydart, Western Scotland, by canoe/sea kayak.

Chris Sladden's 'The Welsh Rivers'
A review of 'The Welsh Rivers' by Chris Sladden

Via Ferrata in the Italian Dolomites
The Dolomites are a beautiful area and are well worth a visit and the Via Ferrata are accessible to anyone with basic hill walking skills.

Notes on Climbing in Joshua Tree
Some notes in a 'Lonely Planet' style to Joshua Tree National Park and the rock climbing there.

For One Night Only...
I find fame in Shepherd's Bush.

Marathon Canoeing/Kayaking Risk Assessment
A HSE format risk assessment for marathon canoeing and kayaking.

Virgin Territory
It all started with a cat. A moment's pause to stroke this speckled animal led to a conversation with its owner, also the owner of a water sports centre. Naturally the conversation turned to kayaking and there the adventure began. It turned out that he was planning to expand the kayaking side of his business and was looking for a few competent paddlers to explore the area for him, with a view to setting up tours.

Kayak BVI '01
This is the group journal we kept in the BVI. We took it in turns to write up a day each and the author can be identified by the initials next to the title . It has been edited for spelling, punctuation and grammer and occasionally readability, but otherwise it is reproduced faithfully.

What to wear for DW
Starting from the bottom, on your feet, a pair of hockey boots is ideal as they are light but have the studs required for the very muddy portages. Failing that.....

Barberella - The Kitsch and the Cult
Based on a popular French comic strip from the '50s, Barbarella is truly a cult film. From the opening strip tease through the evil city of SoGo to the climatic ending, Jane Fonda as the 40th century astronaut oozes sexual charisma.

Dan Carrivick's Mallorca 2000 Diary
A very long but total complete and accurate account of our trip to Mallorca to climb in 2000.

A Pocket Sized First Aid Kit
Details of the first aid kit I created to carry when multi-pitch rock climbing and alpine climbing.

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