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Jim McNeill

Apr 19, 2021
2 min

Beer With Latitude

From Dartmoor to the Arctic Ocean - Ice Warrior Ale - The Beer With Latitude

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Mar 26, 2020
1 min

The draw of the great outdoors

During these extraordinary times we are all being told, correctly, to stay at home and limit our contact with other people. However we...

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Jan 17, 2020
1 min

Are you ready for Ten Tors 2020?

https://www.tentors.org.uk/ Young people across the country are once again preparing to take on Dartmoor in the Ten Tors 2020. Parents,...

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Sep 6, 2019
2 min

We stock SOCKS

Or more accurately, we stock a lot of socks. But which of the eight varieties that we currently stock here at Ice Warrior Expedition...

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Aug 22, 2019
1 min

Wild Running

As an enthusiastic trail runner, I am very pleased that we stock a range of running books here at Ice Warrior Expedition BASECAMP. ...

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Aug 16, 2019
1 min

Climbing Guides

We are always very pleased to welcome climbers at Ice Warrior Expedition BASECAMP, many of which are teenagers with their parents trying...

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Aug 15, 2019
1 min

Thundery Sky

Weather is clearly a signficant issue in the UK and particularly on the moors. Here at Ice Warrior Expedition BASECAMP we stock a range...

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Jul 27, 2019
1 min

Dartmoor National Park Summer Fayre

We are part of the Dartmoor National Park Summer Fayre. Come and visit us. You can find us opposite the sheep shearing display and...

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May 18, 2019
1 min

Would you know what to do?

After a busy month of work, you can finally relax and turn your attention to the hiking trip that you planned weeks ago. Accompanied by...

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May 9, 2019
1 min

Explorer Talks - Paddy Dowsett, Modern Day Pirates and Drug Smugglers

Join Paddy Dowsett in conversation with Ice Warrior, Jim McNeill, and find out about his adventures in the Gulf where he confronted...

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May 8, 2019
2 min

Are you qualified .... or competent?

The expectation for someone paying for a navigation course is that after 16 hours, or whatever, they receive their bit of paper telling...

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May 3, 2019
1 min

ME Lhotse Jackets - Named after the 4th highest mountain in the world

The Lhotse is one of Mountain Equipment's flagship products. Taking its name from the mountain within the Everest massif, the Lhotse is...

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Apr 25, 2019
1 min

Matt in the Spotlight

Congratulations to Matt Davis for his appearance on the BBC last night. Matt and Jim were guests on the sofa for BBC Spotlight, our...

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Apr 24, 2019
1 min

A hat for all seasons

If you head to Ice Warrior BASECAMP, you will find hats and caps to suit all types of outdoor conditions. The OR Swift cap comes in 17...

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Apr 22, 2019
1 min

Find your way to a Navigation Course

Our "events" page now lists the dates and times of our upcoming Navigation Courses. We have a range of two day programmes to meet the...

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Apr 19, 2019
1 min

Explorer Talks

Join us for an evening of discovery and endeavour. With more than 35 years of experience as an explorer, Jim McNeill will recount...

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Apr 18, 2019
1 min

The Poles have arrived

We have just taken delivery of our now range of Leki walking poles. Walking poles have become increasingly popular in recent years. ...

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Apr 11, 2019
1 min

#Lastpole Training Begins

Jhy has been involved with Ice Warrior since August 2011. He has recorded his thought about #Lastpole training in a blog -...

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Apr 5, 2019
1 min

Ten Tors

The Ten Tors is synonymous with Dartmoor. Groups of young walkers can be seen across the moor preparing for the event. It is truly...

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Mar 30, 2019
1 min

New to the neighbour-HOODIE!

The OR Ascendent Hoody - a great mid-layer made from Pertex Microlight fabric with Polartec Alpha insulation. Lightweight, breathable...

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