The Fujifilm X-E1 review
Although this camera is now considered obsolete, it’s only after a year of intensive use that I feel qualified to review it. Is the X-E1 competitive today? Almost certainly not. But is it a classic? My photographic background When I started to take my mountain photography seriously in 20151,
Are trail shoes durable enough?
Like many backpackers, I have made the switch to lightweight, breathable, non-waterproof footwear. It’s an approach with many benefits, but I’ve come to discover one significant disadvantage: durability. I first used the original 5.10 Guide Tennies as lightweight approach shoes in the mountains – that is, footwear capable
The most important thing
Update 21-02-18: Sadly, Dad passed away. Scroll to the end for an update. On the 17th of August 2016, life changed for my family. My dad, Ian, who is one of the fittest people I’ve ever known and who never gets ill, was admitted to hospital in an ambulance.
Icefall by Alex Staniforth – book review
Icefall by Alex Staniforth Books about Everest have become so commonplace that readers might wonder if there’s still anything new to say about the mountain. And, let’s face it, ‘inspirational’ is an over-used word these days – in fact, I tend to avoid it. But in the case of
Haute Route Pyrenees gear report
I recently returned from a section hike of the Haute Route Pyrenees. Here’s a brief look at how some of my items of gear performed. See the complete gear list here. Footwear Although I’ve sung the praises of the Merrell All Out Peak trail shoes before, my enthusiasm
Ulysses 2.6 review
The best professional writing app for OS X and iOS – no, not Scrivener – just received a major new release. Here’s an overview of the new features, and why it should be in every writer’s toolbox. Introduction to Ulysses Ulysses is a Markdown environment for writing, with robust electronic
Do wind farms really have no effect on tourism?
This morning, I read an article in The Guardian with a puzzling headline: Scottish windfarms have ‘no effect’ on tourism, report finds. Here’s why I think this is nonsense. For those who love the Scottish hills, the subject of wind farms on wild land is an emotive one. As
Photos from the Pyrenees
I’m back from the Pyrenees! Here are a few photos from my adventure. My original plan was to hike well into August, but unfortunately that didn’t work out. Several days into my route, a stomach bug hit hard and I ended up taking a day off in Benasque
HRP/GR 11 Day 12
The HRP / GR11 blog series HRP day 1 HRP day 2 HRP day 3 HRP day 4 HRP day 5 HRP day 6 HRP day 7 HRP / GR11 day 8 HRP / GR11 day 9 HRP / GR11 day 10 HRP / GR11 day 11 HRP / GR11 day 12 Leaving the trail I
HRP/GR11 Day 11
The HRP / GR11 blog series HRP day 1 HRP day 2 HRP day 3 HRP day 4 HRP day 5 HRP day 6 HRP day 7 HRP / GR11 day 8 HRP / GR11 day 9 HRP / GR11 day 10 HRP / GR11 day 11 HRP / GR11 day 12 An exhausting descent Total