Downloads
In this section of the site we've pulled together various screensavers and desktop wallpapers related to climbing and mountaineering. Included in these are some of our own which we've created using the photographs we've taken on our travels.
All files have been scanned for known viruses using McAfee VirusScan prior to being uploaded to the server. However, we recommend that you have up to date virus software on your computer before downloading and running any files from the Internet.
To download a screensaver or wallpaper, select the relevant link from the lists below:
Screen Savers
Alpine Screensaver 2004
Here’s one of ours, made up of series of photographs taken during our trip to the Alps in June 2004. You can see more of the photos in the gallery else where on the site.
Thanks also goes to Tom Parkin for donating some of his shots from the trip.
Climber Screensaver
This is the classic climber screensaver developed by Paul Roberts between 1997 & 1998. This is version 1 beta 9 and has been tested on Windows 2000 & XP.
Desktop Wallpapers
The following desktop wallpapers are available for download from Mountaindays.net in 1024x768 resolution and are based on photographs we've taken while on our travels.
Tour Ronde Wallpaper
This is the Tour Ronde Wallpaper created using a photograph we took in June 2004.
Snowdon Horseshoe Wallpaper
This is the Snowdon Horseshoe Wallpaper based upon a photograph we took from the Glyders in October 2003.
Mont Blanc du Tacul Wallpaper
This is the Mont Blanc du Tacul Wallpaper created using a photograph we took from the Cosmiques Hut in June 2004.
Llanberis Pass Wallpaper
This is the Llanberis Pass Wallpaper based upon a photo we took from the lakeside car park back up The Pass, in October 2004.
Scottish Winter Climber Wallpaper
This is the Scottish Winter Climber Wallpaper based upon a photo we took while climbing on Aonach Mor during February 2004. Climber unknown.
Latest Reviews
With Bare Hands by Alain Robert
Alain Robert, the world famous urban solo climber has released his autobiography, With Bare Hands: The Story of the Human Spider. Read a gripping excerpt in our review of the book.
Other Recent Reviews
Psychovertical by Andy Kirkpatrick
The Eiger Obsession by John Harlin
Thin White Line by Andy Cave
Walks and Climbs in the Pyrenees
Sport Climbing & Rock Climbing Books
UK Forecasts
Select the relevant mountain area from the map or list below to view the forecast:
Take me to the weather section