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Climbing at Raven Crag, Langdale, Lake District | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Bank Holiday Weekend in the Lakes

Climbing, Mountain Biking, Road Biking April 7, 2015

Friday’s weather was, as predicted, very wet. Luckily I had decided on Thursday night to put everything in the car – road bike, mountain bike, climbing gear, walking stuff, running stuff – the whole lot went in, so the rain did little to spoil our plans! We decided to head to Whitbarrow Scar for a […]

Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, ShAFF 2015 | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Favourite films from the ShAFF 2015

Climbing, Mountain Biking March 28, 2015

Sheffield Adventure Film Festival or ‘ShAFF’ is one of my favourite events in Sheffield. Its timing is perfect, just close enough to spring and the weather is getting better to get you motivated for a summer of adventure. Friday night I went to a lecture and film by Steve McClure, one of the best […]

Sunset over Burbage, Peak District | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Can we officially say winter is over!?

Climbing, Road Biking March 23, 2015

This weekend has been absolutely stunning – for the first time in a while we have had two days of sunshine – it was hot! Well warm enough to leave the house not looking like the Michelin man! Having been at ShAFF Friday night listening to Steve McClure, I was all ready to get out […]

Gritstone Edit of Millstone | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

A very chilly day climbing at Millstone!

Climbing February 8, 2015

Just a quick entry today as I am a bit tired after a busy weekend. Finally, the snow has melted just enough to get out and about! Saturday I headed up to the yard to ride a very fresh Ace. Having had a bit off time off with the snow, he was full of beans […]