Go large – touring on wide skis
Here’s a provocative statement to wind up the traditionalists at one end of the spectrum and the racers at the other end: “it’s way better to ski tour on fat […]
Here’s a provocative statement to wind up the traditionalists at one end of the spectrum and the racers at the other end: “it’s way better to ski tour on fat […]
95% of the time, mountain guiding is the best job in the world. 4% of the time it’s a bit stressful and 1% of the time it’s utterly terrifying. I […]
If you go down to the woods today You’re sure of a big surprise.If you go down to the woods todayIn snow that’s up to your thighsFor ev’ry bear that […]
It’s that time of year: Kendal Mountain Festival approaches at breakneck speed. Although preparations for 2018 started as the dust is settled in 2017, it’s really in the last couple […]
My full program for 2019 is now on line with activities from mid December through to mid May. I have a wide range of off piste and ski touring options […]
On a guides’ day off this summer, I teamed up with Ross Hewitt and we went to escape the heat on the Rébuffat route on the north side of the […]
“We’re all going on an Expedition,” said Christopher Robin. “Going on an Expotition?” said Pooh eagerly. “I don’t think I’ve ever been on one of those. Where are we going […]
The 2018 ski season is certainly turning out to be very different to last year! As the British half term holidays are about to kick off, here’s a summary of […]
Rock climbing really is the best sport in the world. It’s how I wind down from a summer work season, going climbing with my friends. This autumn I’ve had 3 […]
It’s that time of year again. Strong coffee, pizza and beer play havoc with my rock slimnast physique as we enter 4 nights and 3 days of the Kendal Mountain […]