A 1 day workshop for those who wish to lead expeditions.
I get a lot of questions, either about how to build an outdoor career, or how to plan an expedition. I love getting these emails but have trouble answering in the best way I can. Therefore, I’ve set up a support scheme through patreon. There are lots of different levels of support. Check them out and let me know what you think.
A 2 day, overnight trip in Snowdonia preparing you for an upcoming expedition in the mountains. Ideal for those tackling Everest Base Camp, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Mera and Island Peak, or Aconcagua.
Next dates:
26 – 27 March 2020
It was mountaineering which first took me to remote parts of the world. There I had to overcome both logistical and physical challenges. The rewards could be unexpected; insights into places of the world I had never heard of before, local hospitality and the breathtaking stillness of the mountains on a perfect day.
There are a few common mistakes people make at high-altitude. In this blog post I detail seven of these mistakes. Ignore them and some could have deadly consequences. … The Seven Sins of High-Altitude
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Following on from the interest in my post about Ways to keep your hands and feet warm in the mountains I thought I’d write an article with more general tips… How to stay warm in the mountains
