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
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
If people suffer from cold hands and feet in the mountains a common misconception is thinking that thicker gloves and socks are what will keep their hands and feet warm… Ways to keep your hands and feet warm when in the mountains
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
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.
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
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
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
To a visitor the view of Mount Ararat from Armenia, which dominates the horizon of capital Yerevan, adds to the grandeur of the city, for some it is associated with the belief that… WEEKLY PHOTO: Mount Ararat from Armenia
Travelling through Tajikistan to Afghanistan this summer whilst leading an expedition for Secret Compass, our journey was halted on the second day when landslides destroyed the road. There was no alternative… WEEKLY PHOTO: Girl and pup, Tajikistan