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    Trans-Cambria - the quintessential gravel bike adventure
    Ash
    • May 17
    • 5 min

    Trans-Cambria - the quintessential gravel bike adventure

    Trans-Cambria is now a reasonably well known mountain biking route across Wales. Originally planned by the International Mountain Biking...
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    Just because you can, doesn't mean you should!
    Ash
    • May 9
    • 3 min

    Just because you can, doesn't mean you should!

    There's a funny thing about loving adventurous and sporting activities. We're all drawn to them for different reasons. Fitness Fulfilment...
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    June NNAS Bronze award offer
    Ash
    • Apr 3
    • 1 min

    June NNAS Bronze award offer

    We have two Bronze NNAS dates in June based in South Snowdonia. 9-10 June and 11-12 June (click the link for booking details) These...
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    Look after your kit if you want it to look after you!
    Ash
    • Jan 30
    • 1 min

    Look after your kit if you want it to look after you!

    It's a long week, or it's a long run. You're tired. You just chuck your shoes to one side. We've all done it. But, it's really good to...
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    Why 'just' doing [insert activity] isn't the best way to learn.
    Ash
    • Jan 27
    • 3 min

    Why 'just' doing [insert activity] isn't the best way to learn.

    Teaching or coaching an adventurous activity isn't the same as just doing an activity
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    Recording "emergency voicemails" is not a Public Service Announcement!
    Ash
    • Jan 22
    • 2 min

    Recording "emergency voicemails" is not a Public Service Announcement!

    There seems to be a lot of "public service announcement" posts circulating on social media at the moment stating something like - PSA –...
    59 views0 comments
    Sharing is caring
    Ash
    • Jan 19
    • 1 min

    Sharing is caring

    There are some simple images here that show the different services we provide. Please feel free to use and share as you wish. These are...
    1 view0 comments
    What do you call it?
    Ash
    • Jan 7
    • 1 min

    What do you call it?

    I call it a Bum Bag, but there are hip packs, fanny packs and others. There are a huge number of reasons that I like this format. My...
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    7 Summits - the quandry
    Ash
    • Nov 2, 2021
    • 1 min

    7 Summits - the quandry

    October passed, I ticked off Mount Vinson, but I always knew there was going to be a bit of work to do on a little 'definition' issue!...
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    7 Summits
    Ash
    • Oct 23, 2021
    • 1 min

    7 Summits

    Over on this page - no-mad.org/free-to-run you can see the latest videos and Strava links for the monthly challenge. 43,315m in the...
    5 views0 comments
    Navigation practice, everywhere
    Ash
    • Jan 26, 2021
    • 2 min

    Navigation practice, everywhere

    Practice navigation anywhere, anytime. This is about developing map memory.
    51 views0 comments
    Yoga for Adventure Sports
    Ash
    • Jan 21, 2021
    • 3 min

    Yoga for Adventure Sports

    I want to be able to do the things that I love for years to come. But, inevitably, having used my body for years I have probably not...
    79 views0 comments
    Cor Blimey Guv'nor, Shine - a - light
    Ash
    • Jan 14, 2021
    • 5 min

    Cor Blimey Guv'nor, Shine - a - light

    Finding a way through the darkness of headtorches
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    Llyn y Fign
    Ash
    • Dec 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    Llyn y Fign

    Nestled in a remote part of Meirionnydd is a little, rarely visited, gem. This cairn stands at 772m [SH 8366 1946]. Looking just East of...
    37 views0 comments
    Winter Challenge 2021
    Ash
    • Nov 9, 2020
    • 3 min

    Winter Challenge 2021

    There is something happening in the world, apparently, that might mean that you are restricted in your options for the no-mad winter...
    330 views0 comments
    Lôn Las Cymru - light and efficient
    Ash
    • Sep 12, 2020
    • 7 min

    Lôn Las Cymru - light and efficient

    Lon Las Cymru, adventures in Wales.
    300 views0 comments
    MIAS vs British Cycling Mountain Bike Leader
    Ash
    • Jul 31, 2020
    • 3 min

    MIAS vs British Cycling Mountain Bike Leader

    Selecting qualification for leadership can sometimes be a little hard. For mountain biking there are a good few choices, so here's my...
    312 views0 comments
    Practical navigation
    Ash
    • Jul 18, 2020
    • 3 min

    Practical navigation

    Practical navigation is both a science and art, combined with knowledge and confidence.
    83 views0 comments
    Challenger Deep Challenge
    Ash
    • Jun 30, 2020
    • 1 min

    Challenger Deep Challenge

    I've always been drawn to the water, and the journey to the bottom of the Mariana Trench (Challenger Deep is the lowest point of the...
    20 views0 comments
    Nav puzzle 13
    Ash
    • Jun 11, 2020
    • 1 min

    Nav puzzle 13

    This week I'm back in to dreaming mode, dreaming of the big mountains. This puzzle is a simple 'match em'. And a bonus warm and fuzzy...
    153 views0 comments
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