Had just enough time to get some much needed sleep in my own bed before getting back out into a new day – and a snowy one at that! It was a beautiful day, but while Clare went off to enjoy the local snowy mountains, I took my rock climbing group on a day trip… Read more

The last few days have flown by in a blur or training, conferencing, meetings and discussions about all things educational in the outdoors at the national ‘Heads of Outdoor Education Centres’ Conference. Typically, it’s been glorious while I’ve been stuck inside! In an afternoon break between talks, I did jump in the car with a… Read more

It was a long way to go for breakfast, but an early start from a dark and frosty Somerset, saw me down at the beach in Millendreath in time for a porridge session with Wally. Further down the country, Cornwall was waking up to a good covering of snow, but I was lucky with the… Read more

After a full seven days back at The Cottage, we’re back on the road again! After a weekend of teaching climbing indoors, Clare and I drove south through the dark on Sunday night and woke to a beautiful day in Ilton. Having got the drive over the night before, we enjoyed a day catching up… Read more

Well it’s been a while since I’ve been out in the rain, but today really made up for that! Back here in Wales it’s been a shocker of a day, with gales and rain all day long (in fact, it even rained in Greece today!). I was keen to get the fire lit and stay… Read more

With a day to spare, I finally achieved my long held goal of publishing a book and just before New Years Eve 2022, it was officially released for purchase! Thanks to everyone who has already ordered a copy or sent a message of congratulations. ‘The Van Bivi Logbook’ is a series of true (if slightly… Read more