Mountain Blog — Women's Alpine Adventure Club

Vital Adventures!

Sally Lisle takes us through how to travel to the Alps and keep mountaineering safely in COVID times.

Alpine SkillsKate OwenNovember 7, 2020Alpine Prep, Alpine Adventures, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Safe alpinismComment

Mountain Medicine: First Aid Kits and Training

Dr Hannah Lock, Expedition Doctor, tells us what should be in your first aid kit when you’re out and about in the mountains, plus some tips on choosing a first aid training course

Alpine SkillsKate OwenSeptember 22, 2020Mountain Medicine, First Aid Kit, First Aid TrainingComment

My First Alpine Trip

Katie Baldwin shares her first ever alpine trip with the WAAC community - read more about how she found it, what she achieved and her top tips for other beginners

Alpine StoriesKate OwenSeptember 22, 2020First trip, Alpine Prep, Monte Rosa, Chamonix, CosmiquesComment

Slabs of Peigne

Tselane Mead tells a story of perfect day on Alpine Rock high above the Chamonix valley.

Favourite Alpine RoutesKate OwenSeptember 22, 2020Chamonix, Alpine Rock, Auguille du Peigne Comment

'Black People Can't Ski'

Alpine StoriesLizzie Barile-PageJuly 16, 2020Comment

Wind Chill in the Hills and How it Affects Us

The mountains are beautiful places to be, but the weather can really change the experience. Many people can, and often do, underestimate how exhausting physically and mentally (and sometimes emotionally) strong winds can be.

Alpine SkillsLizzie Barile-PageJuly 3, 2020Comment

Dolomites Classic Climbs with Tania Noakes

British Mountain Guide Tania Noakes shares her passion for climbing in the Dolomites in Northern Italy. The Dolomites have a unique geological and historical story which Tania outlines for us in this latest episode of Alpine Stories, as well as her mission to complete the Classic Climbs with clients and friends.

Alpine StoriesKate OwenJuly 3, 2020Dolomites, Classic Climbs, Via FerrataComment

Alpine Beginnings on the Conville Course

Alpine StoriesLizzie Barile-PageJuly 3, 2020 Comments

Project Alpine Spirit with Becky Coles

Rebellious women, Project Alpine Spirit and a year of 4,000m Alpine adventures! Join us for Becky Coles Alpine Stories Project Alpine Spirit. In this talk, she will share the stories of her all-women's team on their quest to summit all the 4,000m peaks in the Alps. In addition, Becky will entertain us with tales of the pioneering women who shunned social norms of their day to fulfil their passion for the big mountain adventures of Alpinism.

Alpine StoriesKate OwenJune 29, 20204000m peaks, Matterhorn, Project Alpine Spirit, Female MountaineersComment

FAQ Series: How do I get into Alpine Climbing?

Not sure how to get into the higher hills and start your Alpine Climbing career? We give you some ideas in this article.

Alpine SkillsKate OwenJune 22, 2020FAQs, Getting Started, Jonathon ConvilleComment

FAQ Series: Dealing with Altitude

Altitude can have a huge effect on our bodies and our climbing in the Alps. In this article we look at the importance of acclimatisation and recognising the signs of altitude sickness and other effects of exercising at height.

Alpine SkillsLouise KennedyJune 22, 2020Acclimatisation, altitudeComment

FAQ Series: Staying in Huts

Our top tips for staying in huts on your alpine treks or ascents

Alpine SkillsKate OwenJune 22, 2020hutsComment

FAQ Series: First Alpine Trip

What do you need to think about before your first Alpine Trip? Here are our top tips to plan for.

Alpine SkillsKate OwenJune 22, 2020First trip, top tips, Chamonix, SaasComment

Leadership in the Mountains

A look at the British pathways into leading others in the mountains.

Alpine SkillsKate OwenJune 22, 2020Guiding, Leadership, IML, BMGComment

FAQ Series: Kit for Alpinism

Here we put together a kit list of equipment and clothing that will be useful as a starting point for any of our meets or trips.

Alpine SkillsKate OwenJune 22, 2020FAQs, Kit, Glacier Travel, Layering system Comment

Romsdalhorn - Norway

Provided by Louise Kennedy

Favourite Alpine RoutesLouise KennedyJune 19, 2020Rock Climbing, Romsdal, Norway Comment

The Matterhorn with Adele Pennington

Two best friends, a special birthday and the Matterhorn. Adele Pennington shares her story ‘Two Girls in a Van’ with us and talks us through preparing for, and climbing, the Matterhorn.

Alpine StoriesKate OwenJune 19, 2020Matterhorn, Saas Fee, Via Ferrata, AcclimatisationComment

Wadi Rum with Katie Keeley

Join Katie Keeley for adventures in Wadi Rum - sandstone, scrambles and camels.

Alpine StoriesLouise KennedyJune 12, 2020wadi rum, desert climbingComment

Alpine Adventures with Children with Helen Teasdale

Helen Teasdale shares her experiences taking her son Ollie on Alpine Adventures from an early age. Join us to hear about choosing sensible objectives, the best places to base your family adventures and the adventures Ollie and Teddy have had before turning 13!

Alpine StoriesKate OwenJune 6, 2020Alpine Adventures with Children, Wiwannihorn, Dix Hut, Arolla, Evolene, Pointe PerceeComment

Developing your Alpine Climbing Career with Kath James

Kath James, Senior Instructor at Plas Y Brenin, shares her journey through Alpine Climbing - from early beginnings with many lessons learnt, to succeeding on big bucket list routes. Join Kath as she shares her top tips about different areas and ideas for ‘trainer alpinism’.