Mountain Escape: Walk-Scramble-Climb

08/06/2026

A few snaps from this weekend's action-packed Climbing Wall Instructor training course. I had the pleasure of Course Directing this CWI for Roxcool with a cracking group. Great performances all round over the two days at Newburn and Sunderland Wall. 🧗‍♀️❤️😎

Mountain Training
Association of Mountaineering Instructors

02/06/2026

Is anyone thinking about becoming a Climbing Wall Instructor? If you are, and meet the prerequisites, we still have places available on this weekend's CWI training course in the North East.
I will be delivering a course on the 6th and 7th June (as a Course Director for Roxcool). Day 1: Newburn Leisure Centre, Day 2: Sunderland Wall). If anyone is interested in joining us, please follow the link for more information and please feel free to drop me a message if you have any questions. Carl

Mountain Training
Association of Mountaineering Instructors

Climbing Wall Instructor Training Course Welcome to this Roxcool course where you will learn, teach, be inspired and have fun in a positive learning environment. Our tutors are highly experienced and enthusiastic climbers and instructors, with many years of experience. This course runs over a weeken...

29/05/2026

It's a week now since arriving home from another fantastic trip to the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. 🏔🇲🇦🌍❤️
This is another great little video from one of our group members (Helen) of a new trek that we will be offering as part of our programme next year. It offers something a little different and was a big hit with the group.

If anyone would like to join us next year please dm us with your email address for more information. Next year's provision will include options for anyone not wanting to tackle the specific challenge of Mount Toubkal (4167m). The new variation to our programme will hopefully enable more people to join us on these incredible trekking holidays and experience the magic of the High Atlas Mountains. Whether you're setting your sights on the highest mountain in North Africa or would prefer a less strenuous trekking experience; our trips always include stunning views, traditional Berber villages, flora, fauna, incredible Moroccan culture and hospitality, great food and still allows plenty of time by the pool! Whatever your personal goals are, we've got the perfect blended programme for you. 🏔🌍🇲🇦❤️
Mountain Escape: Walk-Scramble-Climb

23/05/2026

A great little video, put together by one of our group members (Helen) last week, of everyone easing into a week of amazing trekking in the magical Atlas Mountains of Morocco. This particular walk is a fab intro trek and never disappoints. 🏔🇲🇦🌍❤️😎

If anyone would like to join us next year please dm us with your email address for more information. Next year's provision will include alternative and interesting treks for anyone not wanting to tackle the specific challenge of Mount Toubkal (4167m). This new variation will hopefully enable more people to join us on these incredible trekking holidays and experience the magic of the High Atlas Mountains. Whether you're setting your sights on the highest mountain in North Africa or would prefer a less strenuous trekking experience; focusing on stunning views, Berber villages, flora, fauna and Moroccan culture, we've got the perfect blended programme.
Mountain Escape: Walk-Scramble-Climb

21/05/2026

Yesterday was another hot day and our final day of trekking. Some of the group chose a trek which included summitting a local peak, some completed a trek through a local village and visited the waterfalls and some enjoyed a relaxing day at our fabulous riad (including time in the pool! 😎). As mentioned in yesterday's post, we should have been making a summit attempt of Jebel Toubkal yesterday, but the unseasonably late winter conditions on the mountain unfortunately put paid to our plan A. Thankfully we always have A plan B, C and D, and despite this being the first time we haven't been able to summit (in 15 years!) we made the most of the days. Even without Mount Toubkal, it's still been a great trip as the trekking in this magical region of Morocco is world class. The group have been great too and we hope to see some of them back next year. 🏔🇲🇦🌍❤️

We are planning a variation to our trips in 2027 and are looking to cater both for people who would like to attempt Mount Toubkal (4167m), the highest mountain in North Africa, and people who prefer less challenging treks.
If you're interested in joining us, and/or would like more information, please drop us a DM with your email address. 🏔🇲🇦🌍❤️😎

Mountain Escape: Walk-Scramble-Climb

20/05/2026

Well, the weather has finally come good in the High Atlas with hot weather yesterday and today. Unfortunately it's arrived too late for a Mount Toubkal summit attempt this year. Everyone here is saying the weather this spring is the worst in 15 years. This certainly fits with my experience in Morocco. I've been running these trips for almost 15 years and this will be the first year that we haven't summitted. Toubkal remains in unseasonably late winter conditions, with crampons being needed from the refuge. Instead of heading to the refuge hut yesterday as planned, we completed a fantastic trek from the Imlil valley across to the Ouirgane Valley and reservoir. This is a stunning walk, with varied terrain, interesting flora and fauna, traditional villages and stunning views.
Today we offered the group two different treks, one which included a summit of a local peak. Photos will follow. It's always disappointing when you have to pull back from your intended goals in the mountains, but good judgement, being willing to make the tough calls and having contingency plans in place is what keeps us safe. Jebel Toubkal will still be here next year and we will be back. 😎🏔🇲🇦🌍❤️

If you'd like to join us next year for some world class trekking in the magical Atlas Mountains of Morocco please drop us a DM with your email address for more information.
Mountain Escape: Walk-Scramble-Climb

18/05/2026

Day 4. Always a favourite of our treks from Imlil, this circuit includes the ascent and descent of two high passes and fascinating glimpses of traditional village life in the stunning and remote Imenane valley. It's a privilege to experience these villages and spend time in such a beautiful valley. As we wandered down through the village of Tinerhourhine we were greeted with smiles and offers of mint tea before watching women doing their laundry in the river as we sat and ate our packed lunches in idyllic surroundings. It really is a world class trek this one and is interesting throughout. It's also a fairly long trek (including refreshment breaks we were on the go for 9 hours yesterday). The group did fantastic again and are enjoying a well deserved rest day today. 🏔🇲🇦🌍❤️😎

If anyone is interested in joining us in the magical Atlas Mountains of Morocco next year, please drop us a DM with your email address for more information.

Mountain Escape: Walk-Scramble-Climb

16/05/2026

Day 3. After a couple of cool and cloudy days we were treated to stunning conditions this morning. Perfect for our trek up to the Tasserimoute plateau (2600m). A storm last night resulted in fresh snow high up and an impressive Alpine-like backdrop. Great performances from the group again today. 🏔🇲🇦🌍❤️😎

15/05/2026

Day 2 in Imlil and an enjoyable local trek which eventually descends through the traditional Amazigh village of Aroumd. It's always an interesting wander through this lovely village and great for catching glimpses of real mountain village-life. The weather was unseasonably cool and cloudy again today, but thankfully the forecast is for sunshine tomorrow and for temperatures to rise over the coming days. We step things up over the next two days, with more height gain, longer treks and more challenging mountain terrain as we prepare and acclimatise for a possible Mount Toubkal summit attempt next week. 🏔🇲🇦🌍❤️😎
Mountain Escape: Walk-Scramble-Climb

14/05/2026

Despite the unseasonably cool and cloudy conditions it's great to be back in Imlil. And it was good to get the first day of trekking under our belts today with an enjoyable walk up to Tizi Tamatert (2300m) for lunch. Strong performances all around and good craic throughout from a great group.
The forecast is a bit of a mixed bag over the coming week and plans will need to be fluid, but we're looking forward to our time trekking with the group in this magical region of Morocco. 🏔🇲🇦🌍❤️
Mountain Escape: Walk-Scramble-Climb