John AllenMar 191 minCOVID cancellationsNo need to go through all the tedious reasons regarding government advice. Suffice to say the sport and trad improver courses in May and June have been cance...
John AllenOct 4, 20191 minAMI Scouts Hill and Moorland Leader trainingAn exciting new initiative between S Yorks Scouts, the Association of Mountaineering Instructors and AlpKit, providing training in the Peak for Scout Leaders...
John AllenFeb 20, 20191 minHemsedal IceA very warm spell throughout the UK has made winter climbing, especially on ice, a bit problematical for the last few weeks. Here in central Norway the warmt...
John AllenSep 26, 20181 minHemsedal ice 2019Too soon? There has been a chill in the air here in Sheffield for a couple of mornings this week, so that's enough for me. We are heading back to Hemsedal in...
John AllenJan 16, 20181 minJust one space left for Norway, bookings close Feb 1. Want to join us?alienmountain.co.uk/norway ice #iceclimbing #Norwayice
John AllenDec 2, 20171 minIce climbingNorway vs. Scotland 1. The weather is generally kinder in Norway. The continental blocking high pressure systems which prevail over Norway in the winter mont...
John AllenNov 22, 20171 minBlack Friday SaleA whopping 15% off on winter courses, and 10% off summer ones, in the Black Friday Sale. And I don't even agree with Black Friday! To be eligible you need to...
John AllenNov 12, 20171 minCrisp autumn days in the PeakHere's a view of Millstone today; perfect conditions, if a little windy. Climbing there yesterday.
John AllenOct 20, 20171 minYosemiteSo the grand summer plan was to climb the regular NW face route on this mountain, Half Dome, in the US, with Paul, Dave and Geoff. It all started well, but w...
John AllenDec 31, 20161 minColder after the weekendOff to Scotland early in the New Year? Checking forecasts and various blogs is a good way to spot what routes others have been doing, and to get an idea of c...