Winter Skills Course a Huge Success
Were just back from 5 days in the Cairngorms where we had good weather and excellent snow conditions. Check out the videos for a taste of Scottish Winter Climbing!
Scottish Winter Skills
We’re off to Scotland again for another winter skills weekend.
Mountain Skills 1
This weekend saw 9 students with 3 of our instructors complete their MS 1 weekend. The weather was suitably kind/unkind on Sunday with the 30m visibility allowing the students to fully practice their new found navigation skills.
Mountain Skills 2, Mournes.
Spent the weekend in the Mournes running a MI MS2 with the guys from Colaiste Dhulaigh. We started the day looking a pacing’s and compass work and did lots of short navigation legs to improve the skills. Then back to … Continued
New Year. New Courses.
We are now in the process of filling up our calendar for the year, so make sure you check back regularly for any courses that take your fancy. Hillwalking, climbing, scrambling, camping……..they will all be appearing soon. Alternatively feel free … Continued
Scotland for Hogmanay
Just back from our Scotland trip where we had a brilliant time. The weather kept us on our toes and had us spending time in Lochaber, Glencoe and the Cairngorms. Over the 18 days we were found covering the whole … Continued
Happy New Year! Hello from Scotland!
Happy New Year to all the people who have supported VO over the past 12 months. It’s been an “Interesting Year”, however the improved weather over the summer at least helped the climbing.. 2010 has seen us climbing at…Donegal, Connemara, … Continued
Bad Weather… Good Hillwalking!
Well the recent weather has made getting out on the rock difficult. However all is not lost. The current conditions are perfect for getting out into the hills, practice your navigation and enjoy a night in the tent with the … Continued
Italian Rock Fully Booked
Our first Italian Rock Week has fully sold out.. Watch here for an update on our plans for 2011!