The Seven Sins of High-Altitude
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
11
Oct
17
Sep
Are you breaking Leave No Trace principles without realising?
Leave No Trace principles are based on practices which minimise impact on the environment and are also respectful to other visitors. Twenty-one years ago, I spent almost a month learning… Are you breaking Leave No Trace principles without realising?
03
Jul
The Alternative Reading List for Mountain Leaders
As the summer stretches out many people are getting out in the hills and clocking up Quality Mountain Days (QMDs) in preparation for their Mountain Leader assessment. Navigation and emergency… The Alternative Reading List for Mountain Leaders
27
Jan
How to stay warm in the mountains
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
28
Dec
Warmer hands and feet in the mountains
Suffering from cold hands and feet in the mountains is unpleasant at best. A common misconception is thinking that thicker gloves and socks are what will keep extremities warmer. However,… Warmer hands and feet in the mountains
07
Nov
Prepare for Scottish Winter walking and climbing
As the nights draw in my thoughts turn to preparing for my annual move north to Scotland. Spending time in Scotland in the winter is one of my favourite things.… Prepare for Scottish Winter walking and climbing
06
Aug
What men could learn from solo female travellers.
A friend told me about a bad travel experience he’d had whilst on expedition in Kyrgyzstan. He was mugged on his return from the mountains. He had handed over his… What men could learn from solo female travellers.
10
Jul
Five tips for being fast and light in the mountains
Fast and light in the mountains; a phrase synonymous with alpinism. Covering ground quickly is important if we aspire to climb alpine routes, reach higher peaks or even trek long… Five tips for being fast and light in the mountains
09
Nov
How to photograph people when you travel
Taking travel photos of local people can perfectly capture your trip, illustrate a fascinating culture, show the emotion of an event or simply convey beauty of a place. But how… How to photograph people when you travel
07
Oct
PHOTO ESSAY: Buzkashi Drama, Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan
Buzkashi is said to be the game which polo originated from. Like polo it is played on horseback. Unlike polo it is an individual game and played with a decapitated… PHOTO ESSAY: Buzkashi Drama, Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan