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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 :)
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.
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.
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.
The First Camp of 2025
My first camp of 2025 was a special one, featuring stunning snow conditions in the Peak District.
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.
A New Podcast Explores Patagonia’s Bold Move to Prioritise the Planet
A new podcast series delves into Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard’s 2022 decision to relinquish control of his company, with Chouinard stating, “Earth is our only shareholder.”
New Film: Moments in the Wilderness
Swedish photographer Magnus Lindbom released his first feature film Moments in the Wilderness on Christmas day. Lindbom has crafted a beautiful visual meditation on the land and wildlife of the far north of Sweden
Backpacking the Arctic Circle Trail
A little north of the arctic circle, there is a hiking route called the Arctic Circle Trail (ACT) which crosses the largest ice-free patch of west Greenland.
My Favourite Camps of 2024
A look back at my nights under canvas in 2024, from Arctic Norway to the Peak District and Eryri National Park.
Dead Men Walking
The story of Rune Gjeldnes and Torry Larsen and the first and only unsupported crossing of the Arctic Ocean from Russia to Canada
Hiking Books for Christmas
Okay, so it’s a little late in the day to still be Christmas shopping, but I suspect there are a few of you out there that are still searching for a stocking filler for your hiking mad loved one.
Keeping a Trail Journal
I usually fail to write more than a few short paragraphs in my trail journal, and sometimes don’t use one at all. I enjoy writing about other people’s adventures, but I find it hard to know what to write about my own.