Summer of 17
Here we are at the end of September. As the nights draw in, temperatures start to drop and the leaves in the valley start to turn red and gold, it’s […]
Entente cordiale
(n) a friendly understanding or informal alliance between states or factions. the understanding between Britain and France reached in 1904, forming the basis of Anglo-French cooperation in World War […]
Not Normal
It’s been a challenging ski season in 2017. Time for a round up and a reflection on the last 6 months of winter. We had an early snowfall in October […]
Humility
On the 11th February, I attended one of those small but significant events that happen now and again in the climbing world. It was a chance to reconnect with the […]
Chamonix snow report – December 2016
Let’s be honest – it’s been a bizarre start to the 2017 winter season. We had the first snow of the winter in September, and then moderate snowfalls to valley […]
Parkin studio destroyed by fire
That’s Parkin – with an “a”, not an “e”, and no “s” on the end. On the night of 9 December 2016, the studio of my good friend Andy Parkin […]
The Best of Kendal
We’re in the home straight for this year’s Kendal Mountain Festival. Here’s what you need to know for the Best of Kendal showings in a couple of hours: Thanks to […]
Kendal 2016 top tips
Kendal Mountain Festival, the biggest Festival of its kind in the world, is coming soon. I’m proud to be a part of the Festival team that brings you the premier […]
Alpine summer 2016: the top 3 routes
It’s been an “interesting” summer. Bucket loads of snow in the late spring and early summer has kept the glaciers in good condition. Even now, in mid September, the high […]
My Ski Kit for 2017
In advance of the season, we all need to get kitted up. I’m often asked what I’m skiing on, and while my choices may not suit everyone, here are my […]
