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Scrambling in winter is a step up in every way: here are some tips from the pros for getting it right.

Here’s your heads-up to some of the most common winter walking mistakes and how to steer clear of them.

Now is the prime time to plan your winter adventures. To help you explore the British mountains over winter, we have chosen six stunning winter ridges to guarantee a grand day out.

Robbie Blackhall-Miles, the Vascular Plants Officer for Wales at the wild plant and fungi conservation charity Plant Life, sat down with Tom Carrick, the BMC’s Welsh Access Officer, to discuss the significance of the BMC Winter Monitoring System.

This Welsh 3,000s challenge is one of the best and most testing runs in Eryri (Snowdonia). It takes in all of the region's 3,000ft+ peaks, starting with Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and ending on Foel Fras in the Carneddau. Technical and rocky in places, boggy in others; it's a tricky and technical undertaking requiring good navigation skills, and completing it successfully is not a foregone conclusion for even expert runners. Below, Welsh 3,000s veteran Sarah Stirling walks (or runs) us through the ups and downs of taking on this epic feat, with top tips and insight from a panel of folk who have also risen to the challenge.

How to choose an ice axe for your next winter adventure

In this guide, we share tips to help you navigate your way back to safety in the event of a whiteout.

Here's how winter climbing grades work.

Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Rob Johnson explains the essentials of choosing and using your first ice axe and crampons for winter mountaineering.

When should you use crampons? Our guide explains the 'when', 'where' and 'how' of deploying your spiky winter gear.

Are you brave enough for our top five hardest black ski runs in Europe? Ski on - if you dare.

Cold water enthusiast Sarah Stirling reveals some of the best short walks in North Wales that include a dipping spot en route. Strip off your human cares and discover the many mental and physical health benefits to be found in the chilly llyns of Eryri (Snowdonia)!

In the last three years Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Authority have been very active in working on a number of lower level bridleways around Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and more recently started work on the bridleway connecting Capel Curig to Crafnant. While some of these trails have given opportunities to link communities and provide access to lesser-abled users, the scale and nature of the works on some of the routes that pass through some wild and remote areas has also surprised many users.

Hill walking in winter covers a spectrum of difficulty and technicality, take a look at winter walking options, and what you’ll need to consider when choosing a route.

Points to consider if you're wondering ‘Do I need crampons for walking in winter?’

If you’ve enjoyed walking in summer and want to continue through the winter, here are ten things you need to know before you go.

Dinorwig slate quarries gained UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2018

A bit of Scottish winter climbing history, plus a range of classic routes from Grade II to V, complete with big stunning photos and brief descriptions. You're welcome.

The Cwm Idwal Winter Monitoring system is now back live and with new equipment and software. Ready for you to head up the hills in the best wintery conditions.

Nature photographer and explorer John Beatty talks about the Carneddau mountains in Snowdonia, and why he goes there in search of connection and space.

The BMC are urging people heading for Wales’ highest mountain in winter to be prepared.

The North Wales White guide is a free guide to inform and educate winter climbers in Snowdonia on how best to enjoy the area, while minimising damage to protected habitats and fragile environments.

Waiting for turf to freeze before climbing on it will probably increase the lifespan of both you and our rare arctic alpine plants. But how can you tell if a route is in condition?

This thrilling Grade 1 scramble in Eryri (Snowdonia) is one of the country’s most popular ridges - so what does it take to tackle Crib Goch?

The most famous route up Tryfan is the North Ridge: a long and thrilling grade one scramble that makes a perfect introduction to the sport. We take a look at how to tackle it.