If I went through the motions as many times as possible it would become natural. There would be nothing to worry about. It would be fine. It was nearly two years ago since I passed my winter skills course, and said skills were a little rusty. Nerves were getting the…
First question: why do you go to the mountains? I’m not sure about you, but they put me in my place. They’re pure escapism from daily life. Be it silence or howling wind and driving rain, they are raw, wild and pure, which allows me to experience being thankful and alive…
Have you ever loved somewhere so much that you just upped sticks and moved there? I don’t think that’s what Country Walking had in mind when they asked me to head up to the Yorkshire Dales for them, but that’s what happened. I lost a little bit of my heart to…
So you’ve come to Scotland, got the ferry over to the Isle of Arran and the weather is being – well, Scottish… It’s raining and blowing an absolute gale. So, what do you do on this tiny little island where all activities are outdoors? Well here’s an option – it’s…
Snowdon is the highest peak in all of Wales and England, standing at 3560ft (1085m). It’s generally considered a must do if you’re visiting Snowdonia in North Wales – it’s such an iconic mountain. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve walked up Snowdon now – it remains one…
