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Book review: Snow on the Equator by H.W. Tilman
Snow on the Equator by H.W. Tilman Published by Vertebrate Publishing, £12 I urge all young adventurers to read a little of Tilman before setting off on their own endeavours, as we did, if only to keep one’s self-importance and ego firmly buried in the bottom of the
→ Sidetracked Volume Seven is available to pre-order
This one has been a blast to work on. It’s a very special issue, and if you have an interest in adventure travel, mountaineering or exploration then it’s worth checking out. Dreams are what sustain us. Through the dark times we all experience, when the ground trembles and
→ Against the grain
There’s a great comparison of two very different kinds of ice axes over on outdoorflow. Bhend ice axes are made in a small metal shop in the town of Grindelwald, Switzerland. The Bhend family has made ice axes the same way for over one hundred and thirty years. Bhend
Freelance editing and writing with the iPad and iOS 9.x
2017 update: I am no longer working with an iPad (in fact, I no longer own an iPad). I’ve come to realise that the Mac is simply a better fit for my needs. I leave this article online for posterity. In 2016, ‘real work’ on Apple’s iOS platform
Adjustments on and off the trail
That first night on the trail is an exciting one, isn’t it? The novelty of crisp air against your cheeks, hard ground underneath you. But it soon becomes part of life, and I think the longer you’re out the more you have to adjust when you return home.
The Future Of Trip Reports On This Site
I recently conducted a 280-mile hike through the Scottish Highlands. Readers have been asking me when the trip report will be posted. It’s a question I’ve been struggling with for a few weeks now, but I think I’ve come to a decision, and I’d like to
Scotland 2016 gear list and kit decisions
Part of the Scotland 2016 article series On the 20th of April 2016 I depart to Scotland to hike the West Highland Way, Alder Trail, and Skye Trail. Here are a few thoughts about the equipment I’ll be using. Click here to access the gear list spreadsheet Everyone likes
My planned Scottish backpacking route, April – May 2016
On the 20th of April, I’m heading up north for another long walk in the Highlands. Here’s what I have planned: West Highland Way, Skye Trail, and more. I’ve been up to my eyeballs in work for the last couple of weeks, so my departure date has
I joined the Trailstar club
While I love and will continue to use the Tarptent Notch, it isn’t the perfect shelter for every scenario. I have long-distance trails planned in very windy and inhospitable places this year, so I decided I needed a shelter upgrade. There could only be one candidate: the Mountain Laurel
Spoiler-free review – Life of a Mountain: Blencathra by Terry Abraham
Terry Abraham’s films are portraits not just of mountains, but of the life and environment surrounding them. Having watched and enjoyed The Cairngorms in Winter with Chris Townsend, Life of a Mountain: Scafell Pike, and Helvellyn with Mark Richards, I’ve been looking forward to his new film on