Notes
Sidetracked Volume 10 is available for pre-order
Sidetracked, the peerless adventure travel magazine, has hit Volume 10. The new issue is up for pre-order now. It’s been quite a journey getting to this point. I came on board the team for Volume 4 in early 2015, and since then we have worked with amazing stories and
The Armchair Mountaineer Wild Writing Competition 2017
It’s my pleasure to introduce the Armchair Mountaineer Wild Writing Competition , run by Thomas Smallwood of the excellent outdoor blog Armchair Mountaineer. I’m one of the judges, and there are some great prizes, but more importantly this is a great chance to bring your mountain writing to a
How to: see and photograph the Perseids ➔
I’ve just published an online feature for The Great Outdoors, explaining how you can see and photograph the annual Perseid meteor shower – which peaks this year tomorrow evening. Check it out here.
The Haute Route Pyrenees: Field Notes
In the August 2017 issue of The Great Outdoors, you’ll find my latest backpacking feature, entitled Chased by Storms. Here’s the lowdown on my route through the Pyrenees along with some extra photos and notes. My July 2016 trip to the Pyrenees was a first for me – my
Preparations for hiking the Jotunheimstien
I’m in the final stages of planning my next long-distance trail, which begins on the 18th of July 2017. Here I’d like to share a few notes on my route and the gear I’ve selected for this trip. Once again, plans have changed. I originally intended to
My new editorial role at TGO Magazine
It’s my pleasure to announce that I’m taking on a new freelance role at TGO Magazine, the UK’s leading authority on backpacking and hillwalking since 1978. Will Renwick has recently moved to OutdoorsMagic (well done, Will!) so I am assuming his duties as Online Editor. I’m
Hiking the Langdale Skyline – Field Notes
My feature on hiking the Langdale Skyline has been published by UKHillwalking in their series of UK mountain ‘ultimate challenges’. You can read my feature here. Here are some notes about the route, along with a selection of photos that didn’t appear in the main article. No matter how
Backpacking gear for sale June 2017
I’m having a clearout, so here’s your chance to grab a lightly used item in great condition! Garmin GPSMap 62s with 1:50,000 OS mapping – £180 NOW SOLD Montane Medusa 32 rucksack M/L – £40 NOW SOLD Trailpix ultralight tripod – £35 Sleeping bags – scroll to the bottom
Vecto: the best way to carry water in the backcountry
Update 17/07/17: this project has now been funded. I’m looking forward to test it! Lightweight backpackers face a conundrum: how to carry and treat water in the wilderness? Many of us use compact Sawyer filters, but the bladders they come with are less than perfect, and other