The Northern Ireland of our childhood was a no-go country and has never showed on our radar of possible holiday destinations. However, my 86-year-old mum’s visit there last year inspired us to think again. Continue reading
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Classic Adventure Trekking in the Khumbu Region of Nepal…but in the middle of winter!
Sometime during the summer last year my wife Janet and I realised that for this year at least we might be able to escape the glitter, tinsel and mince pies of the festive season and quietly sneak off to Nepal for Christmas and New Year. Continue reading
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A Winter Welsh 3000 goes according to plan. All the plans.
Even the best laid plans need adapting to the weather, or the traffic, or any number of factors. On Snowdon, we ran the gamut from A to L. Continue reading
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Yangshuo-Land of Monkey Magic
I remember as a child watching ‘Journey to the West’. A famous old Chinese story featuring a stone monkey with super powers, fantastical monsters and surreal landscapes. Who knew one day, climbing would take me to that same landscape. Continue reading
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Hanwag Alpine Experience
Who are Hanwag?
Some people will have heard of Hanwag, many people will be new to them; however they are not a new brand and have been making footwear since 1921. Distribution to the UK has been sporadic at best. However long term investment here began 6 years ago and they are looking to increase stock. Continue reading
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Grit and climbing grades
This summer the climbing has been a little less frequent than normal, nevertheless I have gotten outside on the odd occasion, even managing a couple of days at Gogarth. Aside from a new baby on the scene, the weddings and stag dos have been all consuming, and so has the eating and drinking. However, living where we do, there is always time to fit in some climbing!
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Me and the old man on The Old Man of Hoy
I arrived Friday evening at the boat in Stromness after train, plane and automobile. Dad and I had planned on two days in which to try and climb the Old Man. Continue reading
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The Challenge of the Karakoram
It isn’t always easy to anticipate exactly when an adventure will begin. Continue reading
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Temperatures Rising
Alright, us Brits don't half like to whinge. It's too cold, too wet, too windy, and at the moment, way way waaaay too hot! Seriously, I've only just walked out of the shop and my Solero is already running down my elbows. Well don't let that spoil your fun, here's some of my favourite tips to keep climbing in the heat when the mercury shoots sky high. Continue reading