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My blog covers adventure writing, recommended reading, and personal updates on treks and expeditions. To keep up-to-date on you can join my occasional newsletter which is hosted on Substack. I promise no spam and you can unsubscribe anytime :)

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A New Print Outdoor Magazine

I recently came across a new independent print magazine that shares first-person adventure stories, emphasising the journey and experience rather than record-breaking feats or extreme challenges.

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Book Review: At The End of The World

Lawrence Millman explores the true story of Inuit murders in Arctic Canada, tracing indigenous trauma, climate change, and digital culture’s impact.

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How To Be a Modern Day Explorer

Dreaming of becoming a modern-day explorer but don’t know where to begin? Whether you're wanting to be a fedora-wearing adventurer or a Michelin-man-like mountaineer, it’s time to turn those fantasies into reality with these tips.

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The First Camp of 2025

My first camp of 2025 was a special one, featuring stunning snow conditions in the Peak District.

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New Book: The Explorer’s Gene

New York Times-bestselling author Alex Hutchinson returns with a new book The Explorer’s Gene which examines how exploration, uncertainty, and risk shape our behaviour and help us find meaning.

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