Michael JeffersJul 29, 20241 min readKnoydart Adventurehttps://www.facebook.com/share/r/ZVXFFoJRujgYfz9S/?mibextid=WC7FNe Just finished three days on Knoydart with my wife Liz. She was keen to...
Michael JeffersJun 5, 20241 min readTeaching Trad LeadingThis video was taken on the lower pitch of Terminal Buttress at Dunkeld. To do this safely, I am on a fixed line parallel to the route...
Michael JeffersJun 3, 20241 min readSkye Munros Remaining DatesSkye Munros - Dates for Summer 2024. 16th-21st August 24th-27th August There are 11 Munros on the Cuillin Ridge. This three day course...
Michael JeffersMay 29, 20241 min readCuillin MunrosPhotos from from two days guiding in the Cuillins of Skye. Neil was keen to tick Munros 274, 275 and 276 off his list. On Monday we...
Michael JeffersMay 12, 20241 min readGlen Coe ClassicGreat day climbing today on “Agag’s Groove” on the Rannoch Wall, Buachille Etive Mor. This ultra classic 100m route takes an exciting...
Michael JeffersApr 28, 20241 min readPushing the GradesGlen Lednock Sport Crag was a great venue to push up to the next grade on lead. It also has a real mountain feel to it despite only being...
Michael JeffersMar 30, 20241 min readAmazing Trip to the BenManaged to catch perfect conditions for our trip to Ben Nevis. Climbed Comb Gully and Central Gully Right Hand in the Ciste area.
Michael JeffersMar 18, 20241 min readEasy Gully Creag MeagaidhThis turned out to be a good choice for the day, as the avalanche risk in the Norrhern Cairngorms was "Considerable". Easy Gully was very...
Michael JeffersMar 7, 20241 min readSpring has arrivedGreat to be climbing outdoors again on Tuesday afternoons!
Michael JeffersFeb 25, 20241 min readBluebird Munro DaySome photographs of our awesome Munro Day on Beinn Dorain, Bridge of Orchy.
Michael JeffersFeb 15, 20241 min readTaxusThe avalanche forecast for Ben Nevis prompted a change of plans which thankfully worked out well. We climbed the three star "Taxus" on...
Michael JeffersJan 14, 20241 min readWinter Skills DayWe managed to catch some excellent snow conditions on Beinn Ghlas for our intro to winter mountaineering day. This was the first time in...
Michael JeffersDec 18, 20231 min readCosta Blanca ClimbingWe have just finished a fantastic week's climbing in Spain with our school group from Glenalmond College. Our final day involved another...
Michael JeffersDec 5, 20231 min readStunning Day on CairngormWinter skills day on Cairngorm. Truly stunning weather, very cold but with virtually no wind.
Michael JeffersNov 9, 20231 min readMountain Training Rock Skills IntroductionThis was our second (of four) rock skills introduction courses. This time the venue was Tulliemet, near Dunkeld.
Michael JeffersOct 17, 20231 min readSport Climb Lower OffsIt was a beautiful day today at Bennybeg so we jumped at the chance of an outdoor session to practice sport climb lower offs. This was in...
Michael JeffersOct 10, 20231 min readKnowledge Dispels FearThe fear of falling can become a bigger problem than actually falling if it causes a climber to freeze or panic under stress. Learning to...
Michael JeffersOct 3, 20231 min readRock Skills Introduction CourseToday was a new first for me. I was Course Director on a Rock Skills Introduction Course for Mountain Training with 12 young climbers...
Michael JeffersSep 24, 20231 min readImprovised Rescue for ClimbersWe managed to find possibly the only piece of dry rock in Perthshire today for a day teaching climbing problem solving today. Upper Cave...
Michael Jeffers Jul 29, 2024 1 min Knoydart Adventure https://www.facebook.com/share/r/ZVXFFoJRujgYfz9S/?mibextid=WC7FNe Just finished three days on Knoydart with my wife Liz. She was keen to...
Michael Jeffers Jun 5, 2024 1 min Teaching Trad Leading This video was taken on the lower pitch of Terminal Buttress at Dunkeld. To do this safely, I am on a fixed line parallel to the route...