What is it to know a place? Recently I returned to my beloved hills of home and discovered more about this place than I have before.
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Reflections on 2024: A year of adventure and being brave
It’s time to reflect on one of the most adventurous years of my life, the lessons learned, and the challenges faced.
The fear and wonder of the Alps
Light streams through the forest canopy, great beams of light pushing their way through the branches like light spilling through a half-opened door. Frost crunched beneath our feet as the jays chattered above. We’ve been walking steeply uphill for half-an-hour, leaving the van behind to walk through a quiet village still stiff from the overnightContinue reading “The fear and wonder of the Alps”
Fastpacking the Lycian Way: Running Turkiye’s Lycian coast
Join us on our fastpacking trip along the Lycian Way in Türkiye. I tell you when to go, how to find accommodation, and more!
The best NOT Wainwrights
Alfred Wainwright’s iconic guides feature 214 Lake District fells, but some lesser-known, stunning peaks also deserve recognition.
Nature’s backstage pass
A breath-taking morning spent on the Lakeland fells.
In the grip of the Cuillin
These terribly beautiful hills inspire a fearsome joy. There is much to relish, and much to revere.