You can see why many say the Tetons are their favourite mountains in America, lacking foothills like many ranges it suddenly shoots straight up so is dramatic and majestic in equal measureRead more
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US Nat Park Report #1 – Denver
A willingness to drive for hours (the scenery, roads and gas stations stocked like Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory make it fun) , get up early and “go for it” as well as staying flexible and fluid also help – as do basic map skills.. but.. its really easyRead more
US National Park Roadtrip
quite simply the most amazing trip of out lives as we toured 5 US states and visited 6 of the most famous national parks during a loping 3000 mile road trip around the Colorado river basinRead more
Les 2 Alps , Ski trip report
On one of the final corners tired legs and poor control led me to wipe out very unceremoniously but Alex soon had me back on my feet, focused and we skied down and out for the pub!.. trashed but VERY happyRead more
Dedicated to flavour
We love being outdoors.
We love camping and adventuring.
And we love feeling great.
This is how Jess of TentMeals opens our discussion about their ethos.Read more
Triptych tale
3 days, 3 adventures, heights, ancient stones and an incredible find Read more
….of Monch, mice and men
As we broke trail we could hear and see small avalanches all around the face and surrounding gullies.. yeah we needed a new plan!Read more
Getting the blues
All of it supporting the motto I live and coach by which is “you have to leave your comfort zone , because outside of it is where the magic happens”.Read more
Friends in high places
Sitting in the sun – still in big boots, climbing gear and shades, sipping coffee at a cafe in the main street among the tourist is something you only really get to enjoy in ChamonixRead more
Cascade Lillaz – 2nd time lucky!
we chanced our luck and James and I headed back to see if Lillaz was in and were rewarded with what I can only describe as the most amazing water ice , multi pitch cascade climbing I have even experienced.Read more
Les Houches – A beginners guide to Skiing in the Alps
after snow ploughing for what felt like a mile we arrived at a very steep (for a newbie) run out which saw us de-ski and walk the last 100 yards! #LessonLearnedRead more
