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Freedom Outdoors
Приєднався 4 вер 2014
My Name is Lou Tully and I run Freedom-Outdoors, based in Snowdonia North Wales. I offer coaching and guiding in rock climbing, mountain walking and scrambling, mountain biking and kayaking. I am also a Mountain Training accredited provider for Mountain Leader and Lowland Leader courses. I aim to build up a useful collection of videos that people can use as a memory jog when learning new skills.
How accurate does navigation need to be to pass a Mountain Leader assessment?
People often stress about how accurate their navigation needs to be to pass a Mountain Leader assessment. In this video I aim to boost your confidence by talking you through what level is expected.
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Understanding contours
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Contours are those brown lines on a map that join areas of equal height. They can be quite confusing to interpret so in this video I aim to simplify things for you to gain a better understanding. There is a exercise to test your contour interpretation on my blog at www.freedom-outdoors.co.uk/understanding-contours/
How to take a bearing.
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In this video I look at how to take a bearing on the map and how to give or follow a given bearing. I also talk about the different kinds of north: Grid, true and magnetic and discuss magnetic variation. If you want an exercise to practise using your compass and walking on bearings have a look at my blog post. www.freedom-outdoors.co.uk/practicing-pacing-and-bearings-in-your-local-park-part-1/
How to measure distance by pacing.
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Pacing involves knowing how many steps it takes you to walk 100m. It can be a very accurate way to measure distance over fairly short sections (a few hundred metres) , particularly over easy terrain. In this video I talk through how I go about using pacing to measure distance when I'm walking. I chat though what I do and discuss how to cope when the terrain gets more tricky.
How to work out the timings for a walking route.
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In this video I look at measuring distances on a map using a compass and using that knowledge to work out how long a route will take us. I look at measuring on different scale OS maps and using a timings card.
How to take a grid reference.
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In this short video I explain how to take a 6 figure grid reference. I then set a few questions at the end so that you can check your understanding.
How to: Walk on a bearing accurately
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In this video I talk through some tips for walking on a bearing accurately. I chat about some route choice tactics and explain some pointers that will help you follow a compass bearing accurately. www.freedom-outdoors.co.uk I run Mountain Training courses as well as courses and guided days out in a variety of activities. Climbing, scrambling, navigation, mountain biking, sea kayaking...
Rope choice for Mountain Leaders
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People often ask which rope is suitable for a Mountain Leader to carry. In this short video I discuss the pros and cons of different ropes and chat about what is expected on a Mountain Leader Assessment. www.freedom-outdoors.co.uk
Connecting to anchors when trad climbing. Part 3: Equalising anchors using a sling.
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This is the third in a little series of videos looking at connecting to anchors at a belay when rock climbing. In this video I look at equalising two anchors using a sling.
Connecting to anchors when trad climbing. Part 2: Out of reach anchors.
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In this video I look at using the rope to connect to out of reach anchors when trad climbing.
Connecting to anchors when trad climbing. Part 1: In reach anchors.
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In this video I explain a method to connect to in reach anchors using the rope when trad climbing. This can be used when swinging leads on a multi pitch climb or at the top of a route.
How to coil a rope.
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In this video I demonstrate how to coil a climbing rope. There are many others ways. The choice is partly down to personal preference and partly down to how you want to carry the rope.
Confidence roping for Mountain Leaders
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Confidence roping for Mountains Leaders. In this video I talk through the key points. I hope that it will act as a useful reminder for those of you who are preparing for a mountain leader assessment or would like a refresher. www.freedom-outdoors.co.uk
Hemsedal Ski Touring
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Ski touring on Nibbi, Hemsedal. Great views but the snow was pretty hard. We will be back!
Mountain biking La Grave and Haute Savoie
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Incredible biking in La Grave and various places in Haute Savoie. Mont Thabor - Valloire - Beaufontaine - Mont Froid in the Haute Maurienne.
Scottish Mountain Biking. Torridon and Assynt
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Scottish Mountain Biking. Torridon and Assynt
Within 5m in any conditions.
Genuine question: I’m 110 kilos. I am the person that you are looking after in this scenario. I slip on a steep section. Can you do anything to stop me falling/pulling you down with me?
Hi. Thanks for video. Very practical use of the rope. The rope is so useful in different ways, all for member safety and confidence. The simple overhand knot used to such good effect. Many thanks. :-)
Just subscribed from referral from @joeybklyn ❤
Great video thank you very much
Sorry for my REALLY slow response! I'm really glad that you liked the video, thanks!
Hi. Thanks for concise video on nav at ML. You've taken the fear out of it for me. Yes, it's a good way to look at it, cognisance rather than always absolute. I've a very good MS and will get chance to train for leader grade at a certain point shortly.
Hello, I'm really glad that you liked the video and it has helped to calm your nerves about assessment. Best of luck with with it all.
Excellent description
Good video, helpful information. I do miss North Wales, mountains every weekend, lovely in summer but I was growing webbed feet in winter.
Really pleased I found your videos. Am just getting myself back in to walking again after nearly 25 years. I was in the Air Cadets and really enjoyed orientating and DofE expeditions. It’s great to go over the basics and refresh my mind. Thank you 😊
I recognised sandwood bay track and possibly the ardroe track from Achmelvic to Lochinvar
I love Sandwood Bay! The other trail you mention is by Achfary up in Sutherland.
Hi where near Achfary is that lovely track over slabs? My partner and I are on a road trip next week and it looks just like something she would love.
About 30 seconds in
Good channel 👍 all your video are excellent 👌🏻 earned a sub🙏🏼
Thanks very much. I'm glad you liked them. 😀
Great clear explanation. Thank you. I had a bash at doing a video of this, wish I had watched yours first.
Nice video. Would be really nice to see this in action to demonstrate the communication.
That's a good point. When I finally get time for more videos, that is one I should add to the list.
Is that ridge not a spur?
I wanted to keep this video as clear as possible and a spur and ridge are both the same shape.
Examples of things I was expected to find on assesment. An old mine drift about 2m wide 3m deep and 10m long, shown on the map as a blip in a contour line (1:25K), nice clear day form a summit 250m above and 900m away - relatively easy. An old mine shelf, 20m+ wide 200m long and flat in an otherwise resonably steep sloping hillside, shown as kinks in the contour lines (1 :50K), from 2km away approx same altitude, typicaly nasty welsh day, lumpy terrain - Quite a challange, go lucky, hit it dead on the end, first go - found out afterwards, because of its size fail to find this one and fail.....you could have a bash at it for an hour or so and still be ok though, didn't need to just walk on to it.
Real world work example - Col de la Seigne between France and Italy - No Phone reception and no downloaded maps so couldn't just cheat n use an app. Its 1km wide and 5km deep but with some cliffs you'd like to avoid. Early season so its all snow, the cloud drops and you can only see 5 of your group of 12 who are all near anough to touch each other! - General bearing, keep a close eye on the aspect of your terrain vs bearing - stubbed my toe on the trig point! It may be a 1km wide col, but its bowl shaped all the way.
@@idrisddraig2 it's great using land features to help you keep on track. It makes things so much easier.
When are the courses likely to run again? Thanks.
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
I really like the card you used during this video. I do struggle with pacing, more long walks as fatigue kicks in. Thank you for your advice. Very useful.
I'm glad you found it useful. Pacing definitely takes practise as the terrain and how you are feeling can vary so much.
Thank you for your video. Very helpful. Given were not climbing; would a static rope work just as well for mountain leader work and it would be more suited for rescue work and hauling also? Thanks for your advice
Great video! Where did you ride in haute Savoie?
Thanks - very helpful! I’m still in the process of learning, especially the ridges and valleys! I’m always surprised how the contour maps make sense after I’ve hiked an area, then I seem to get it - I think that is helping understand maps in new areas a bit better. 👍👍👏👏
Thanks- I’ll give it a try - interesting to see how it will help later on - I think I could measure at a school track... new friend and subscriber from Washington State - nice to meet you! 👍👍
I hope you have managed to get out and try this. It's so useful for poor visibility.
What carabiner do you use? And very well articulated.
Thanks. In this video I am using a DMM Boa. It is wide enough to clip two clove hitches without cross loading. There are many different wide/ pear shaped carabiners made by different manufacturers but the main thing is you choose one that can fit two knots.
Beautiful 😍 Loved the video. Well done. 💪 Thanks for sharing. Subscribed to follow your adventures #175. We make adventure videos too, I hope our channels grow together. 👍
Really good, thank u!
Great stuff Lou. Thanks for taking the time to do these.
I've got a trick to help measure paces without thinking about walking....walk through sand and then measure your steps 👍
I guess that would work well as long as the sand is quite hard. You would probably do less steps in soft sand.
@@FreedomOutdoorsLlanberis So true 😉
Dave mentioned you Lou....so here I am 😜 Some good stuff 👍 TFS
Hello! I'm really glad you took the time to watch.
Great video once again, Lou. Very informative.
This a great video, very informative for the beginners out there. I have gave the video a 👍 and just subscribed. Look forward to future content. Stay safe ATB Dave 👍
Thanks very much. Glad you liked it.
@@FreedomOutdoorsLlanberis it's very useful to beginners out there. I released my new video yesterday, and I gave your channel a shout out on there. 😊
I recognise that bloke with the blue trousers!
really clear thanks very much
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.
Beautiful
Great little video. Can I please ask, how did you get the compass and 100m grid squares overlaid into the video?
Hello, I used PowerPoint to make the video. I scanned in the 100m measure from the map and then added that and the compass as pictures. Hope that helps.
Freedom Outdoors - thanks for that. How about the extra blue grid lines. How did you manage that?
@@duncankendrick9200 I used PowerPoint again. I made a table and overlaid it to a picture of the map.
Really helpful, thankyou :) subscribed :)
That's great! I'm really glad you found it useful.
great summary of a specific point, as well as reminding us that we need to think for ourselves! thank you
Thanks. I'm glad you found it useful.
Good topic - thanks
Thanks, this is helpful. I appreciate the upload!
If you use a rope and harness you are not 'scrambling'.
Grade 2 and especially grade 3 scrambles require ropes and harness
Beautiful area and video. Which trails did you ride? Looks like king stone trail + something else towards the reservoir. Do you have gpx to share? Thanks for the inspiration.
The best video I’ve found on the subject. Very clear instructions. Great!
Nice!
Useful video, thanks.
Thanks. I'm glad you found it useful.