Arc Guiding Blog
Here, we love both adventure travel and wildlife watching. From our base in the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands, we enjoy great nature, hiking, paddlesports, backcountry skiing, mountaineering and MTB. We have a passion for education and leadership (for example, avalanche awareness and travel health) and we also share tips through outdoor gear reviews and our wildlife species finder.
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Cold feet cycling? Tips for toasty toes
To avoid cold feet when cycling, check out our tips for warm winter riding, based on years of experience leading in the Scottish Highlands!
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Crampon types and fitting advice
Crampons come in many designs including hiking / walking and mountaineering / climbing types, so choose carefully!
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Ice axe: the different types and how to choose one
The ice axe is an essential tool in the winter mountains, and this guide will help you with choosing between the many different types.
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SKS Airchecker 2 review
The SKS Airchecker 2 is the current version of the excellent Air Checker digital guage and makes tuning MTB tyre pressure a breeze.
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Winter hill walking in Scotland
Learn about hill walking on Britain’s winter mountains and the challenge of bagging Scotland’s frozen summits.
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Scotland’s golden eagles: remarkable raptors
Golden eagles are one of Scotland’s most spectacular birds of prey – learn about their biology and the best places to see them.
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Tips for backcountry skiing with a dog
Skiing with your dog is a geat experience for both of you – as long as you manage it well.
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The Cairngorm Mountain Railway
This page provides an unofficial update on access arrangements and current status of the Cairngorm Funicular (‘Mountain Railway’)
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What are ski crampons?
Ski crampons are bulky, expensive, fiddly and totally awesome in icy conditions.
