Very excited to have an actual physical copy of the book I’ve been working on for a while now. It’s not quite ready for full distribution yet as there are still a few little tweaks to be made, but it’s getting pretty close!  I’ll write a proper introduction as to what the Van Bivi Logbook… Read more

The summer before last, I bought some new winter climbing boots in a sale and subsequently jinxed the following winter conditions – we bare even had a frost! Since then, they’ve remained in the box, with tags still on! Today, they finally got their first outing…  There’s been a dusting of snow on the tops,… Read more

There’s been some beautiful sunrises this week…  And stunner sunsets as settled weather stays put over Snowdonia. Typically, this has coincided with a much busier than usual week, with interviews, evening meetings and even an orienteering event to organise, which has involved some long days and late nights. In between that, I’ve also taught some… Read more

Without a breath of wind on the forecast and the last push of swell still arriving from across the Atlantic, we set our sights on a trip to the beach this morning. With only a small but glassy swell, I took my kayak for a surf rather than the usual surf board and was glad… Read more

Another few days fly by! I’ve been away again for a few days on another residential trip, but only as far as Betws y Coed. Highlight of the trip was a hike along Conwy Mountain and into Conwy.  Wet underfoot, but some good views… Finishing with a trip along the Castle walls and turrets of… Read more

Really made the most of the local environment today! I literally rolled out of bed and drove 4 minutes down the road to meet Aled for a kayak on the River Ogwen. We just did the short town section, to fit around each others plans for the rest of the day. Last night’s rains had… Read more