The Highlands

Scotland’s oldest mountaineering club for women marks its 100th anniversary by climbing one of the country’s most famous peaks in costumes from throughout its century.

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The site ‘Live for the Outdoors’ has launched a homemade movie competition offering people a chance to share their mountain films. Monthly prizes are on offer as well as an overall prize of a paid assignment to Everest Base Camp. Winners will also be shown at the Kendal Mountain Film Festival later this year.

They are looking for homemade videos on any outdoor subject – from a capella monologues on why you love your boots, to the glorious sunrise seen from your tent doors or your attempt to conquer Scafell Pike. Your video must be under 3 minutes long, feature all-original material and have a clear focus (eg ‘Our day on Tryfan’, ‘My Favourite Wild Camp’ or ‘Why I Love Glen Coe’).

For more information see the Homemade Mountain Film Awards.

To help folk a long they have also created a couple of tutorials which offer basic advice on how to get the best out of your kit.

• Basic shots
• Basic angles

Short film from the Lakeland Mountain Rescue Teams highlighting some of the common misconceptions and issues facing modern teams.

Nice wee film with Alan Hinkes giving the flavour of a winters’ day on the Aonach Eagach.