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Beyond-Marathon and Ultra-Marathon Challenge Events in the Peak District
As I’m sure you know, Wilderness Developments has organised the Original Peak District Challenge since 2013. We have been asked a few times recently about another event that has a very similar name by people looking for a longer-than-a-marathon (aka “ultra-marathon”) challenge event. We thought we would clarify how we differ Read more…
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White Water Safety Volunteers sought, 11-12 February 2017
Would you like to volunteer to provide Whitewater Safety and Rescue cover at the BUCS canoe slalom race? The dates are 11-12 February 2017 at the Tees Barrage. Ideally you’ll hold the WWSR qualification but this isn’t essential and if you have any level of training or rescue experience we Read more…
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Learn why it’s called rock climbing’s “grit season”- 29 January 2017
With colder temperatures, the friction between peak district gritstone and your hands and feet increases, giving climbers the edge on routes at the limit of their ability. It’s no coincidence that at this time of year the comparatively short routes of the Peak District are at their busiest as climbers Read more…
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Whitewater Safety and Rescue cover at the BUCS whitewater race
Wilderness Development is recruiting volunteers to provide one day’s Whitewater Safety and Rescue cover at the BUCS whitewater race. The date is Saturday 9 April 2016 at the river Washburn. Ideally you’ll hold the WWSR qualification but this isn’t essential and if you have any level of training or rescue experience we will find a Read more…