About Ash
Ash Routen is an internationally published writer who specialises in outdoor adventure, extreme sports and adventure travel
When Ash was 16, he visited the Swiss Alps and became hooked on the outdoors and adventure travel. Now, more than 20 years later, his passion for the outdoors still burns strong. He channels this interest into freelance writing, and crafts features and news pieces for publications globally.
Ash regularly travels in the Arctic and has trekked across parts of Norway, Sweden, Greenland, and Siberia, where he trekked across the world's largest frozen lake for twenty days. Adventure isn't his only passion though. Ash works as a public health academic by day. His research has been published in scientific journals such as The British Medical Journal, and the 2024 UK Chief Medical Officers Annual Report.
Ash is based in the Leicestershire countryside in the UK, and is available for assignment.
Experience
Publications Written For
Newspapers: The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, Financial Times.
Magazines: The Great Outdoors, Outside, Rock and Ice, Trek and Mountain, New Zealand Adventure, Intrepid, Kite World.
Websites: Sidetracked, National Geographic UK, Flash Pack, ExplorersWeb (over 400 articles), GearJunkie, Red Bull Adventure, Porsche, The Outdoor Journal, UK Climbing, UK Hiking, Adventure Travel, My Outdoors.
Media Experience
Ash has experience of live radio and TV. He can provide expert commentary on adventure, travel, and expeditions. For more information, visit the media page. Ash also reviews books and outdoor clothing and equipment, and was a member of the Outdoors Magic Outdoor 100 test team in 2019 and 2022.
Brand Work (independent reviews or social media collaboration)
Valley and Peak, Cascade Designs, Montane, Expedition Foods, Sub Zero, Bullitt, 360 Dry, Life Jacket.
