As it was one of the last evenings in Wales before setting off on this summers expeditions, I took myself off up our local peak to appreciate the local area and last light of the day. I also have to give some speeches this week about Outdoor Education, so it was a perfect way to Read more

A fine day spent marshalling for a student version of the Ironman Triathlon event… But followed by a beautiful sundown at The Cottage. The mountains all glowed orange as I walked along the track down to Dave’s house. Read more

Nice to be back at The Cottage and to be enjoying the views. Sadly, the weather wasn’t to last long enough for todays challenge of climbing Tryfan, Cader and Snowdon with some of my students. A 3am start was required to get ourselves up Tryfan in the early morning light before the worst of the Read more

After such a scorching expedition, the weather had to break at some point. Thankfully all the tents and students were safely back when it did. We had about 40mm of rain in a day!  Amazingly, out of the mountains and over on the island, the fine weather still remained, so we took a punt on Read more

I’ve been involved with a fabulous for days of expedition life as I helped some students to complete a Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition. The weather has been unreal. Far too hot for carrying a big backpack around the mountains really, but much better than rain. It all started back in Llandudno on Sunday Read more

Good ‘Stonecrop’ scenes around The Cottage at the moment…  And a whole lot of expedition planning and preparations going on as time seems to be racing on towards departure time! Also had a superb Saturday partying with some of the best of friends to celebrate Sam’s 40th birthday. It was an all-star cast with visitors Read more