The Sound of Fog Drip
What is fog drip? When we see fog, the air is saturated, there is more water than it can hold. This forms droplets which gather…
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What do these pictures have in common?
I’m back from a short natural navigation exercise. It didn’t go to plan, but that is always part of the plan. I’d hate to stop…
Snow Tells Tales About Trails
There are many different kinds of snow, as the Inuit know only too well. You are probably familiar with how easy it is to track…
Which Way Are We Looking?
Which way are we looking in this picture? (North, South, East or West?) Answer: We are looking east. There are clues in the puddles, the…
A Small, Challenging Natural Navigation Exercise in Fog
Yesterday the conditions were perfect for a short tricky natural navigation exercise in fog. Here are some of the photos from that challenge. These were taken…
“Gorse is out of bloom, when kissing’s out of fashion”
There was heavy snow in the early hours of Sunday morning. We didn’t need any more encouragement. The Gooley family set off for an explore…
Reading Ice Patterns and Compasses
Here is a selection of images from a recent dawn exploration of my local hills. I’ve explained how to read these patterns and signs in…
Courses Update
My thanks to everyone who has joined the online course. The cornerstone of the course is the 12 ‘Chapters’ – twelve instructional videos: The Senses,…
Can You Spot the Roe Deer?
Can you spot the roe deer in the picture above? The enlarged picture below makes it much easier – it’s the exact same photo, blown…