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Feb 27
4 min

Navigation!

I absolutely love nav. It's problem solving when in the extreme. But it's also something that gives me great pleasure and pride in knowing that I can look at...

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Fabian Seymour

Jan 24
9 min

Summer & Winter ML - A personal journey

I’ve spent a number of years operating as a mountain leader. Throughout that time I’ve also been out helping a number of Mountain Leader (ML) candidates – bo...

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Fabian Seymour

Aug 28, 2019
2 min

What a Summer!

OK, so the weather in Britain has been variable to say the least. 38 degrees Celsius recorded one day and two days later torrential rain. However there has b...

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Fabian Seymour

May 30, 2019
2 min

Fisherfields & Torridon

The Fisherfields and Torridon are absolutely epic. Fisherfields for the sheer remoteness and Torridon for the sheer awe of the mountains. The Fisherfield 6 (...

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Fabian Seymour

May 9, 2019
3 min

Glen Shiel

Glen Shiel is a magical place and a haven for Munro Baggers! With 22 Munros in easy access there is a lot to choose from but it's a tough place. It's all or ...

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Fabian Seymour

Apr 1, 2019
1 min

Coming up this spring!

OK it's a bit cheesy, but I've put together a short film of the trips and courses coming up! Don't forget if you, friends, family want private courses / guid...

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Fabian Seymour

Apr 1, 2019
1 min

Cairngorms in spring

What a weekend! I had the great honour of guiding Tim on his first three Munros over the last weekend of March. Tim had never been to Scotland hill walking b...

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Fabian Seymour

Feb 23, 2019
2 min

Spring has Sprung

So spring has come early. Many winter skills providers have cancelled their events this year including the mountaineering qualifying bodies. However, longer ...

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Fabian Seymour

Jan 30, 2019
1 min

Private Guiding

It was a pleasure to be asked by someone to do some private guiding for them. Jon hasn't ventured out into the hills for over a decade and wants to get back ...

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Fabian Seymour

Jan 13, 2019
3 min

Winter is coming...

Hurrah! Finally it seems winter is on its way! The Highland Mountains in Scotland have snow! For those who struggle with January, give yourself a reason to l...

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Fabian Seymour

Jan 1, 2019
2 min

New Years day 2019

First day back at work and what a day it was! Absolutely stunning social walk with a really nice group who bonded well up to the tops of Great Shunner Fell a...

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Fabian Seymour

Dec 9, 2018
2 min

Upcoming Events

Start the new year off with something different. New achievements and new skills! I've a number of courses and professionally guided events coming up. Click ...

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Fabian Seymour

Dec 8, 2018
2 min

Assynt and the far north

November and December in the Highlands of Scotland can be a strange mix of full on winter or summer. Conditions can vary massively between individual mountai...

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Fabian Seymour

Oct 21, 2018
2 min

The Real three peak challenge

I spend a lot of time in the hills and mountains as you'd expect. I tend to stay away from the popular 'tourist' routes when I'm guiding as much as possible....

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Fabian Seymour

Oct 12, 2018
1 min

Courses, Events & Trips

It's been a long while coming - but I've finally posted a whole list of events, courses and trips for 2019. I'm starting off with a New Year's Day guided wal...

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FABIAN SEYMOUR

Summer Mountain Leader

Winter Mountain Leader

Rock Climbing Instructor

NNAS Tutor

fabian@afsmountaineering.co.uk

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