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Berwyn bivi (with buses and benchmarks) – Part 2 of 2

Posted on Dec 30, 2018 by Judith

Continued from part 1 I was in the cloud nearly all day, which was a shame as this seemed like a really nice place to walk.  I wondered what views I was missing.  Unlike the first day (Thursday), when I … Continue reading →

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Berwyn bivi (with buses and benchmarks) – Part 1 of 2

Posted on Dec 30, 2018 by Judith

When I take part in the TGO Challenge I do a LOT of planning. Partly because them’s the rules; but also to avoid being stuck somewhere with no idea of how to get where I need to be.  This trip … Continue reading →

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Bivvying for softies in the Carneddau (or somewhere near there)

Posted on Apr 1, 2018 by Judith

What I needed for this trip was no rain.  My Paramo Velez smock’s pocket zip is broken so I was wearing my Montane smock for this trip and it is not waterproof.  Saturday’s forecast looked drier than Friday’s so I … Continue reading →

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Micro tarp bivi on Minera Mountain – and loads of kit observations

Posted on Sep 3, 2016 by Judith

I love sleeping outside.  The main reason I go walking is so I can sleep outside but I never seem to have enough time for proper multi-day trips.  I’ve done no camping since May and I’m conscious that the summer … Continue reading →

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Two bothies and a bivi in mid Wales – Part 2

Posted on Jan 3, 2015 by Judith

The door to the snug opened and two huge rucksacks entered the room.  I’d had ten seconds notice of the new arrivals so it was the two young men, rather than me, who were surprised to find they had company.  … Continue reading →

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Two bothies and a bivi in mid Wales – Part 1

Posted on Jan 3, 2015 by Judith

I’d known for ages that I’d have the whole Christmas and New Year period off work, so I’d had a while to plan a winter trip to mid Wales.  Snow, ice, cold …. would I need my axe and crampons?  … Continue reading →

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Experimental bivi (or Why I like my tent)

Posted on Apr 9, 2012 by Judith

I’ve had my Rab Survival Zone bivi bag for a few years now and, apart from using it as a sleeping bag cover for extra warmth in the winter, I’ve only used it twice.  On both occasions, the weather was … Continue reading →

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