Notes
Editing TGO Magazine
In early May, I took a call from Emily Rodway, the editor of TGO Magazine. She had a simple request: for me to help get the June 2017 issue ready while she was on holiday. Of course, I said I’d do it. My relationship with this magazine goes back
Pinnacle Editorial is closed until late June
It’s that time of year when I pack my rucksack, head north, and pray the midges haven’t come out yet. That’s right – I’m off on my next long-distance trail! Unlike last year1, this time I am not taking a structured approach to my wandering. James and
Follow-up review: Trailpix ultralight tripod
In my initial hands-on review of this innovative product, I concluded that ‘I think this is going to be exactly what I’ve been looking for’. After using it in the field, I’ve changed my mind. Here’s why. What and who is this thing for, again? * It’s
Thinking about video
I used to shoot a lot of video, but at some point over the last few years I stopped. I’d like to start again. My first videos originate from 2004-2005, and were all captured on basic point-and-shoot digital cameras. Most of these video clips are extremely short and were
Field Notes: the West Highland Way
In this year’s issue of the Outdoor Enthusiast Hike and Bike Special1, you can find my feature on hiking the West Highland Way. Here are a few notes and photos from this great backpacking route. I feel like the WHW gets a bad rep in backpacking circles sometimes. ‘It
Book spotlight: The Last Hillwalker by John D Burns
The Last Hillwalker by John D Burns – edited by Pinnacle Editorial (that’s me!) – is now up for pre-order. If you enjoy my writing, you’ll love this. John has spent a lifetime on the world’s mountains. From early years with hand-me-down army surplus kit in the Lake District
Hands-on: Firepot outdoor food
Just in case it isn’t obvious, this is my subjective opinion. Nevertheless, having now paid for and eaten a bunch of these meals, I stand by the opinions stated here. You may disagree, but that’s the amazing thing about subjectivity – it’s subjective! Share and enjoy 😀 This is
Footprints over Ingleborough: field notes
In the April 2017 issue of The Great Outdoors, available now, you’ll find my feature on backpacking a classic circuit over Ingleborough and Whernside in the Yorkshire Dales. Here are a few photos that didn’t make it into the article. I walked this route in January, but the
Anthropocene landscapes with the Fujifilm X-Pro2
My X-T1 started to exhibit the dreaded ‘peeling rubber handgrip’ problem after only six months, so I am now the proud owner of a Fujifilm X-Pro2. Here are a few images from my first morning shooting with the new camera. The X-Pro2 is pretty much my perfect camera. It has