The reality is that this year has been a massive setback; I feel like I’ve gained nothing – yet come away with everything. I write this post without any specific objective other than to share the importance of creating a positive mindset & how it can help other people going through tough times. Growth &…
Ask people where they would picture mountain bike heaven, it’ll look something like beautiful British Colombia. More specifically, Whistler. I’m lucky enough to be able to travel to Canada with work, so when I was told my latest trip would mean spending a weekend in Vancouver, you can probably imagine my delight! British Colombia is…
A weekend with nothing in the diary and a stunning spring weather forecast is the perfect recipe for an adventurous weekend in North Wales. But all this amazing spring weather does unfortunately mean the stagnation of whitewater kayaking. ‘Yeah but you can go mountain biking and running instead?’ is what you’re undoubtedly thinking. ‘Yeah but…
It’s been an epic weekend pursuing Lake District adventure with friends new and old, conquering hills both new and old. Friday evening was spent admiring a clear sunset over the estuary, from Coniston Old Man. Saturday provided stark contrast, with thick cloud providing an enchanting and magical atmosphere across the Langdale Valley & central fells….
Why wildcamping? Why not. I’m the kind of person to look for the reason to do something rather than the reason not to. I look for the opportunity, not the excuse. I try to think what might be, not what if. There’s a chance I might not get the best sunset ever, or the best…
Wow! Where to even start with this blog write up?! Normally I struggle for the opening line of my blog posts – this one, I don’t even know how I’m going to fit it all in! This was a last minute, spontaneous, f**k it sort of trip – with a last minute cancellation on a…
Saturday the 19th May was the day of the annual PHASE Worldwide Walk for Nepal event. The Walk for Nepal event, was founded by Alex Staniforth following his experience of the 2015 Nepal earthquake during his second attempt to climb Everest. The 2018 event took place Ben Nevis – the highest mountain on the British…
A micro-adventure is one that is short, simple, local and cheap; it is the concept of maximising the time given to you & fitting as much adventure into it as possible! Training, or exam revision avoidance… (training sounds slightly more productive!) has been my micro-adventure of choice over the last few weeks – where time…
Every once in a while, we all need a break. A break from the hustle and bustle and stress of every day life. Where better to head for a week, than the Scottish highlands. A vast rural landscape, with so many more mountains than people, what better way to refresh & recalibrate, than some time…